Angel vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angel

Boy #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63
Total SSA Count
4,964
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ang, Angie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Angel Rank #63
Selene Rank #674

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angel ___

  • Angel Luis
  • Angel Miguel
  • Angel Carlos
  • Angel Rene
  • Angel Antonio
  • Angel David

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angel

Gabriel Miguel Isabella Destiny Heaven

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angel or Selene more popular?

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Angel and Selene mean?

Angel means "messenger" (Greek origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Angel and Selene boy or girl names?

Angel is primarily a boy name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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