Lois vs Louisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Old Frankish/Germanic

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Lois Rank #1,692

Louisa Rank #733

Louisa is more popular, ranked #733 vs #1692 for Lois.

Is Lois or Louisa more popular?

Louisa is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lois and Louisa mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Louisa means "famous warrior" (Old Frankish/Germanic origin).

Are Lois and Louisa boy or girl names?

Lois is primarily a girl name. Louisa is primarily a girl name.