Saint vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,770
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Selma Rank #2,770

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #2770 for Selma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Selma more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Saint and Selma mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Saint and Selma boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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