Zelma vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German Scandinavian English American

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Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Zelma Rank #6,713

Carrigan Rank #6,514

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Is Zelma or Carrigan more popular?

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Zelma and Carrigan mean?

Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zelma and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Zelma is primarily a girl name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.