Lewis

Lewis has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Lewis isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Lewis is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Lewis was, in the past month, the 2681st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Lewis is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lewis was viewed 40 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Lewis's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lewis is most adored in Michigan, Virginia and Connecticut.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, New Hampshire and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lewis.

Most popular breeds named Lewis:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Shiba Inu
4. Dachshund
5. German Shepherd

Lewis is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Harkens back to C.S. Lewis, famed Narnia scribe and vintage moniker enthusiast.

british

Associated with famous British author C.S. Lewis and Isle of Lewis.

cute

Evokes charming British gentility, like a cuddly, canine version of Sherlock Holmes.