Eileen vs Colette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

French English Belgian

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Colette Rank #400

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Colette more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Colette mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin).

Are Eileen and Colette boy or girl names?

Eileen is primarily a girl name. Colette is primarily a girl name.