Colette vs Meredith

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

Colette Rank #400
Meredith Rank #490

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #490 for Meredith.

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

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Meredith more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Colette and Meredith mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Colette and Meredith boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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