Kathleen vs Colette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

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

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Colette Rank #400

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Is Kathleen or Colette more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Colette mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin).

Are Kathleen and Colette boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Colette is primarily a girl name.