Catherine vs Colette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colette

Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
789
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie, Letty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320
Colette Rank #400

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 vs #400 for Colette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catherine ___

  • Catherine Elizabeth
  • Catherine Anne
  • Catherine Rose
  • Catherine Grace
  • Catherine Louise
  • Catherine Marie

Colette ___

  • Colette Marie
  • Colette Rose
  • Colette Simone
  • Colette Grace
  • Colette Anne
  • Colette Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Colette more popular?

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Colette at #400 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Colette mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin).

Are Catherine and Colette boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Colette is primarily a girl name.

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