Selma vs Vesper

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 #2,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening star"

Origin: Latin

English American Italian French

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Selma Rank #2,770

Vesper Rank #2,776

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #2776 for Vesper.

Is Selma or Vesper more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Vesper at #2776 in the United States.

What do Selma and Vesper mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Vesper means "evening star" (Latin origin).

Are Selma and Vesper boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Vesper is primarily a girl name.