Brigitte
Meaning
"exalted, high, strength"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,365
- Total SSA Count
- 77
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Bri, Britt, Gitte
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"exalted, high, strength"
Origin: Old Irish
"tribe woman, woman of the race"
Origin: Celtic Gaulish
Brigitte is more popular, ranked #2365 vs #2483 for Jenevieve.
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Brigitte is more popular, ranked #2365 compared to Jenevieve at #2483 in the United States.
Brigitte means "exalted, high, strength" (Old Irish origin). Jenevieve means "tribe woman, woman of the race" (Celtic Gaulish origin).
Brigitte is primarily a girl name. Jenevieve is primarily a girl name.