Courtney vs Zelie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelie

Girl #1,833 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"solemn, devoted"

Origin: Latin (via Azélie)

Cultural Roots

French Catholic Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,833
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Courtney Rank #1,992
Zelie Rank #1,833

Zelie is more popular, ranked #1833 vs #1992 for Courtney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Courtney ___

  • Courtney Marie
  • Courtney Anne
  • Courtney Elizabeth
  • Courtney Lee
  • Courtney Nicole
  • Courtney Lynn

Zelie ___

  • Zelie Marie
  • Zelie Rose
  • Zelie Claire
  • Zelie Louise
  • Zelie Anne
  • Zelie Marguerite

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Courtney

Brittany Ashley Tyler Brandon Morgan

If you choose Zelie

Thérèse Bernadette Louis Celestine Anatole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Courtney or Zelie more popular?

Zelie is more popular, ranked #1833 compared to Courtney at #1992 in the United States.

What do Courtney and Zelie mean?

Courtney means "from the domain of Curtius" (Norman French origin). Zelie means "solemn, devoted" (Latin (via Azélie) origin).

Are Courtney and Zelie boy or girl names?

Courtney is primarily a girl name. Zelie is primarily a girl name.

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