Cote vs Molly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cote

Boy #28,101 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hillside, slope"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,101
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cote Rank #28,101
Molly Rank #208

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 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

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cote

Blaise Luc Remy Soleil Fleur

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cote or Molly more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Cote at #28101 in the United States.

What do Cote and Molly mean?

Cote means "hillside, slope" (French origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Cote and Molly boy or girl names?

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

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