April vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#502
Total SSA Count
607
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ape, Appy

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

April Rank #502
Selene Rank #674

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

April ___

  • April Rose
  • April Lynn
  • April Marie
  • April Dawn
  • April Joy
  • April Grace

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 April

June May Jade Brooke Ryan

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April or Selene more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do April and Selene mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are April and Selene boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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