Adrian vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

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Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,770
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Selma Rank #2,770

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #2770 for Selma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Selma ___

  • Selma Jane
  • Selma Rose
  • Selma Grace
  • Selma May
  • Selma Louise
  • Selma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Selma more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Selma mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Adrian and Selma boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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