Lois

Pronunciation: [ l-OH-uhs ]

Boy Name #19,882 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lois is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OH-uhs.

Parents who love the name Lois often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,882
Total SSA Count: 6

Also a Girl Name

Lois is also used as a girl name, ranked #1692.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lois

Is Lois a boy or girl name?

Lois is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19882. As a girl name, it is ranked #1692. Lois is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lois?

Lois is pronounced l-OH-uhs.

How popular is the name Lois?

Lois is currently ranked #19882 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lois a common or rare name?

Lois is an uncommon name, ranked #19882 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lois

Lois is a boy name .

Is Lois a boy or girl name? Lois is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,882 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,692. Lois is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lois is currently ranked #19,882 in popularity for boy names in the United States.