Selma vs Thelma

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 #4,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine will"

Origin: Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Selma Rank #2,770

Thelma Rank #4,386

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #4386 for Thelma.

Is Selma or Thelma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Thelma at #4386 in the United States.

What do Selma and Thelma mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Thelma means "divine will" (Greek origin).

Are Selma and Thelma boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Thelma is primarily a girl name.