Mesiah vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mesiah

Boy #4,659 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"anointed one"

Origin: Hebrew (Mashiach)

American African American Christian Hebrew

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Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Mesiah Rank #4,659

Selah Rank #4,812

Mesiah is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #4812 for Selah.

Is Mesiah or Selah more popular?

Mesiah is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Selah at #4812 in the United States.

What do Mesiah and Selah mean?

Mesiah means "anointed one" (Hebrew (Mashiach) origin). Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mesiah and Selah boy or girl names?

Mesiah is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a boy name.