Selvin vs Brooklyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

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Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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Selvin Rank #2,452

Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Selvin or Brooklyn more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Brooklyn mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin).

Are Selvin and Brooklyn boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Brooklyn is primarily a boy name.