Amy
Meaning
"beloved, much loved"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #228
- Total SSA Count
- 1,344
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, much loved"
Origin: Old French
"victory of the people"
Origin: Greek via French
Amy is more popular, ranked #228 vs #400 for Colette.
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Amy is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Colette at #400 in the United States.
Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin).
Amy is primarily a girl name. Colette is primarily a girl name.