Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Famous Warrior, Diminutive of Lewis, In Wales
Pronunciation: L UW
Popularity Rank: #17,041
The name Lew is of Latin origin and means Famous Warrior, Diminutive of Lewis, In Wales, Renowned Warrior, Like a Lion, Resembling a Lion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Lew is commonly found in Malaysia, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 55 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L UW
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Lew is recorded 2,540 times globally, ranking it as the 17,041th most common name worldwide.
Lew is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 1,225 occurrences, making it the 1,104th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Lew is found among 1 in every 1625 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #1,104 | 1 : 1,625 |
| United States of America | #5,831 | 1 : 4,412 |
| United Kingdom | #2,622 | 1 : 1,774 |
| Singapore | #1,172 | 1 : 1,858 |
| Canada | #8,990 | 1 : 10,826 |
| France | #28,309 | 1 : 52,159 |
| Poland | #1,937 | 1 : 3,065 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lew from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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