Selah vs Deng

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selah

Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,940 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to mount, to climb, achieve"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese South Sudanese Dinka East Asian

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Selah Rank #4,812

Deng Rank #5,940

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 vs #5940 for Deng.

Is Selah or Deng more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 compared to Deng at #5940 in the United States.

What do Selah and Deng mean?

Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin). Deng means "to mount, to climb, achieve" (Chinese origin).

Are Selah and Deng boy or girl names?

Selah is primarily a boy name. Deng is primarily a boy name.