Colette vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Mae Rank #530

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Mae more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Colette and Mae mean?

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

Are Colette and Mae boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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