What does the name Lois mean?

The name Lois means "Superior".

What is the origin of the name Lois?

Lois is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 120 babies were named Lois in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Lois is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 120 →

All-Time Total: 320,957

Peak Year: 1927

Lois is of Greek origin, derived from the name Heloise, meaning "healthy" or "sane."

Girl names closely related to Lois

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Boy names closely related to Lois

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Births per year in the United States

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