Geneva vs Lois

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geneva

Girl #1,604 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of the tribe"

Origin: Gaulish Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English French Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gen, Genny, Eva

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Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,692
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Geneva Rank #1,604
Lois Rank #1,692

Geneva is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1692 for Lois.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Geneva ___

  • Geneva Rose
  • Geneva Claire
  • Geneva Louise
  • Geneva Marie
  • Geneva Anne
  • Geneva Grace

Lois ___

  • Lois Marie
  • Lois Anne
  • Lois Jean
  • Lois Ellen
  • Lois Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Geneva

Cecily Annabel Fletcher Edmund Sylvia

If you choose Lois

Clark Nora Helen Dorothy Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geneva or Lois more popular?

Geneva is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Geneva and Lois mean?

Geneva means "woman of the tribe" (Gaulish Celtic origin). Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin).

Are Geneva and Lois boy or girl names?

Geneva is primarily a girl name. Lois is primarily a girl name.

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