Lewis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lewis Name at a Glance

Name	Lewis
Meaning	'King Henry V' The Dauphin. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lewis XI, King of France. 'King John' Lewis, the Dauphin.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lewis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lewis means “'King Henry V' The Dauphin. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lewis XI, King of France. 'King John' Lewis, the Dauphin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lewis Name Origin

Our database records Lewis under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lewis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lewis is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lewis

When considering Lewis for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.