Colette vs Remington

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

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Colette at #400 in the United States.

What do Colette and Remington mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Colette and Remington boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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