Colette vs Laura

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

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Laura Rank #358

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #400 for Colette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colette ___

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

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Laura more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Colette at #400 in the United States.

What do Colette and Laura mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Colette and Laura boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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