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Suzette

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Pronounced soo-ZET /suˈzɛt/Medium

Meaning: French diminutive of Susanne — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose' — 'little lily'High

In 30 seconds: Little lily, French-style: Suzette is the diminutive of Susanne — 'lily'. Chic, sweet, and warm (crepes Suzette).

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Origin HighHebrew, French

MeaningFrench diminutive of Susanne — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose' — 'little lily'

U.S. rank (2025)#4743 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 16,963

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Suzette is a French diminutive of Susanne — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose' — 'little lily'. A chic, sweet, melodic name across France (and crepes Suzette).

In the U.S. it appears in French and vintage-loving families. Rare, little-lily at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Susanne means 'lily' (Hebrew Shoshannah) — Suzette is its chic French diminutive, 'little lily' (and the famous crepes Suzette); sweet and warm.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Suzette — etymology

Variations

SusanneSusanSuzanne

Nicknames

Suzie

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Susanna— the classical form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suzette mean?

Suzette is the French diminutive of Susanne — 'little lily'.

How do you pronounce Suzette?

It's said soo-ZET /suˈzɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suzette a boy or girl name?

Suzette is a girl's name.

How popular is Suzette?

Suzette is a rare name in the U.S. today.