# Lewis

/ˈɫuɪs/ (US) · /lˈuːiz/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lewis
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common first name for a man or a boy. It is also a popular last name in English-speaking countries.

For teachers: a masculine given name or surname of Germanic origin, meaning 'renowned warrior'.

## Examples

- My friend Lewis is coming over for dinner tonight.
- The famous author C.S. Lewis wrote a series of books about a magical land called Narnia.
- During the early nineteenth century, Meriwether Lewis led an ambitious expedition to map the western territories of the United States.

## Usage notes

- As a proper name, it is always capitalised.

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