Lewin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-in /ˈlu.ɪn/High

Meaning: From Old English Leofwine, 'beloved friend' (leof, 'dear', plus wine, 'friend'); also a German/Jewish surname linked to Levi/Loewe ('lion'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A beloved friend: Lewin is Old English 'beloved friend' (and a 'lion'-linked surname). Vintage, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningFrom Old English Leofwine, 'beloved friend' (leof, 'dear', plus wine, 'friend'); also a German/Jewish surname linked to Levi/Loewe ('lion'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5515 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

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

Lewin comes from the Old English Leofwine, 'beloved friend' (leof, 'dear, beloved', plus wine, 'friend'), and is also a German and Jewish surname linked to Levi, 'joined, attached', or Loewe, 'lion' (routes layered, which we note). A vintage, soft, distinctive surname-name; nickname Lew.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, a-beloved-friend at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Lewin means 'beloved friend' (Old English Leofwine, 'dear' + 'friend') — and is also a German/Jewish surname linked to Levi or Loewe ('lion') — a vintage, soft surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Lewin — routes layered

Variations

LeofwineLewynLevin

Nicknames

Lew

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lewin mean?

Lewin is Old English for 'beloved friend', and a German/Jewish surname linked to 'lion'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lewin?

It's said LOO-in /ˈlu.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lewin a boy or girl name?

Lewin is a boy's name.

How popular is Lewin?

Lewin is a rare name in the U.S.