Abe vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Abe Rank #2,424

Selvin Rank #2,452

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Abe or Selvin more popular?

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Abe and Selvin mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Abe and Selvin boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.