Lara vs Lois

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Lois Rank #1,692

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #1692 for Lois.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Lois ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Lois

Clark Nora Helen Dorothy Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Lois more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lara and Lois mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Lois boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Lois is primarily a girl name.

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