Tim vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Tim Rank #2,523

Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Selvin mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Tim and Selvin boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.