Selvin vs Lamont

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 #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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Selvin Rank #2,452

Lamont Rank #2,618

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Is Selvin or Lamont more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Lamont mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Selvin and Lamont boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.