Barley vs Selik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,885
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Selik

Boy #24,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, blessed, fortunate"

Origin: Yiddish/Old High German

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish-speaking Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,829
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Selik Rank #24,829

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 vs #24885 for Barley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Selik more popular?

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Selik mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Selik means "happy, blessed, fortunate" (Yiddish/Old High German origin).

Are Barley and Selik boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Selik is primarily a boy name.

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