Urijah vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urijah or Selvin more popular?

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

What do Urijah and Selvin mean?

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

Are Urijah and Selvin boy or girl names?

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

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