Selma vs Maddy

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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Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

English American Australian

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Selma Rank #2,770

Maddy Rank #2,780

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Is Selma or Maddy more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Selma and Maddy mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Selma and Maddy boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.