boy's name
Lewys
LOO-iss (English)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 807
Lewys is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Lewys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 52 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lewys Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 351 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 42 |
How Popular Is Lewys?
In 2025, Lewys was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Lewys Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lewys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lewys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lewys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lewys
- English LOO-iss
Lewys in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Lewys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lewys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lewys
How popular is the name Lewys?
In 2025, Lewys was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Lewys a girl's or a boy's name?
Lewys is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lewys?
Lewys has 2 syllables.
When was Lewys most popular?
Lewys peaked in 2004, when 52 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Lewys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lewys currently ranks #2,179 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.