Joy vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Joy Rank #4,996

Selah Rank #4,812

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Joy or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Joy and Selah mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joy and Selah boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a boy name.