Lew
Meaning of Lew
Lew is a unisex name of English origin. It is pronounced as LOO (/lu/). The name Lew is a variation of Lewis. In the United States, Lew has been given to newborns since at least the late 19th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name Lew carries a sense of simplicity and strength, making it an appealing option for those seeking a short and distinctive name for their baby.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LOO (/lu/)
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Notable People Named Lew
| Lew Wallace - Lewis Wallace was a multi-talented American figure known for his bestselling novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" and his diverse career as a lawyer, Union general, governor, politician, diplomat, artist, and author. |
| Lew Grade, Baron Grade, was a Russian-born British media proprietor and impresario known for his success in television production and distribution, including popular series like Thunderbirds and The Muppet Show. |
| Lew Ayres - Lewis Frederick Ayres III was a renowned American actor known for his roles in "All Quiet on the Western Front" and as Dr. Kildare, with a career spanning 65 years. |
| Lew Rockwell - Llewellyn Harrison Rockwell Jr. is an American author, editor, and political consultant known for founding the Mises Institute and promoting the Austrian School of economics. |
| Lew Wasserman - Lewis Robert Wasserman was a legendary American businessman and talent agent who had an influential career in Hollywood for nearly eight decades, known for his role in the takeover of Universal Pictures and his lasting impact on show business. |
| Lew Burdette - Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. was a renowned American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional control and for being the Most Valuable Player of the 1957 World Series. |
| Louis Stone, also known as Lew Stone, was a prominent British bandleader and arranger during the 1930s known for his skillful and innovative musical arrangements. |
| Lew Allen Jr. was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as the tenth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. |
| Lew Sayre Schwartz - Lewis Sayre Schwartz was an American comic book artist, advertising creator, and filmmaker known for his work on DC Comics' Batman and as the co-creator of the villain Deadshot. |
| Lew Soloff - Lewis Michael Soloff was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and actor. |
| Lew Payton was an African American film actor, stage performer, and writer known for his roles in films such as "Chocolate Dandies" and "Lady for a Night." |
| Lew Davis - Louis Davis was an American film actor who appeared in over 75 films between 1916 and 1948. |
| Lew Christensen - Lewellyn Farr Christensen was a prominent ballet dancer, choreographer, and director known for his association with George Balanchine and the San Francisco Ballet. |
| Lew Stansby is an accomplished American bridge player with over 35 national championships and seven world championships to his name. |
| Lew Cirne is a Canadian-American technologist and entrepreneur known for founding Wily Technology and New Relic, and promoting software analytics technology. |
