Colette vs Lilian

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
Full profile for Colette →

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lilian →

Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Lilian Rank #558

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #558 for Lilian.

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

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Lilian more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Colette and Lilian mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Colette and Lilian boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Lilian vs Colette Colette vs Edith Colette vs Kimberly Colette vs Willa Colette vs Aniyah
← Full profile: Colette ← Full profile: Lilian Browse all baby names