Selvin vs Urijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

Cultural Roots

English American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,452
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Selvin Rank #2,452
Urijah Rank #2,627

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selvin or Urijah more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Urijah mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Selvin and Urijah boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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