Selah vs Mesiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selah

Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

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Boy #4,659 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"anointed one"

Origin: Hebrew (Mashiach)

American African American Christian Hebrew

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Selah Rank #4,812

Mesiah Rank #4,659

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

Is Selah or Mesiah more popular?

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

What do Selah and Mesiah mean?

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

Are Selah and Mesiah boy or girl names?

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