Selma vs Tramaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,770
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tramaine

Boy #5,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the rock, homestead"

Origin: Cornish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,882
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tremaine

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Popularity Comparison

Selma Rank #2,770

Tramaine Rank #5,882

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #5882 for Tramaine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma or Tramaine more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Tramaine at #5882 in the United States.

What do Selma and Tramaine mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Tramaine means "settlement on the rock, homestead" (Cornish/Celtic origin).

Are Selma and Tramaine boy or girl names?

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

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