Brooklyn vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Selvin Rank #2,452

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Brooklyn or Selvin more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Selvin mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Brooklyn and Selvin boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.