Helena vs Colette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

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Helena Rank #414

Colette Rank #400

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Helena or Colette more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Helena and Colette mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin).

Are Helena and Colette boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Colette is primarily a girl name.