Omer vs Selim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omer

Boy #2,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,098
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Selim

Boy #2,239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unharmed, complete"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Balkan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,239
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Omer Rank #2,098
Selim Rank #2,239

Omer is more popular, ranked #2098 vs #2239 for Selim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omer or Selim more popular?

Omer is more popular, ranked #2098 compared to Selim at #2239 in the United States.

What do Omer and Selim mean?

Omer means "sheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure" (Hebrew origin). Selim means "unharmed, complete" (Arabic origin).

Are Omer and Selim boy or girl names?

Omer is primarily a boy name. Selim is primarily a boy name.

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