Lamont vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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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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Lamont Rank #2,618

Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Is Lamont or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Lamont and Selvin mean?

Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Lamont and Selvin boy or girl names?

Lamont is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.