Lewi

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEE-vy /ˈli.vaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Levi — from the Hebrew, 'joined; attached; in harmony' (a son of Jacob and the priestly tribe of Israel)Low

In 30 seconds: Joined; attached; harmony: Lewi spells Levi. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-vy').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Levi — from the Hebrew, 'joined; attached; in harmony' (a son of Jacob and the priestly tribe of Israel)

U.S. rank (2025)#7040 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lewi is a spelling of Levi — from the Hebrew, 'joined; attached; in harmony' (a son of Jacob and the priestly tribe of Israel). A crisp, classic name (said 'LEE-vy'; common in Ethiopian families).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and Christian families. Rare in this form, joined-and-attached at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Levi means 'joined; attached; in harmony' in Hebrew (a son of Jacob and the priestly tribe) — Lewi is a spelling (common in Ethiopia), crisp and classic (said 'LEE-vy').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Levi — Hebrew etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lewi mean?

Lewi spells Levi — Hebrew 'joined; attached; in harmony'.

How do you pronounce Lewi?

It's said LEE-vy /ˈli.vaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lewi a boy or girl name?

Lewi is a boy's name.

How popular is Lewi?

Lewi is a very rare name in the U.S.