Cote vs Leigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cote Rank #28,101
Leigh Rank #3,426

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 vs #28101 for Cote.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cote ___

  • Cote James
  • Cote William
  • Cote Henry
  • Cote Alexander
  • Cote Michael

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cote

Blaise Luc Remy Soleil Fleur

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cote or Leigh more popular?

Leigh is more popular, ranked #3426 compared to Cote at #28101 in the United States.

What do Cote and Leigh mean?

Cote means "hillside, slope" (French origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Cote and Leigh boy or girl names?

Cote is primarily a boy name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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