Lois vs Louise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Lois Rank #1,692

Louise Rank #538

Louise is more popular, ranked #538 vs #1692 for Lois.

Is Lois or Louise more popular?

Louise is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lois and Louise mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Louise means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Lois and Louise boy or girl names?

Lois is primarily a girl name. Louise is primarily a girl name.