Broderick vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Selvin Rank #2,452

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Broderick or Selvin more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Selvin mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Broderick and Selvin boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.