Tegan vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tegan

Boy #2,503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, treasured one"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,503
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tegan Rank #2,503
Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2503 for Tegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tegan or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Tegan at #2503 in the United States.

What do Tegan and Selvin mean?

Tegan means "darling, treasured one" (Welsh origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Tegan and Selvin boy or girl names?

Tegan is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.

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