Selma vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Selma Rank #2,770

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Selma or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Gideon mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Selma and Gideon boy or girl names?

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