Aros vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aros

Boy #28,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river mouth, estuary"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,548
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Ross

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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

Aros Rank #28,548
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #28548 for Aros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aros ___

  • Aros James
  • Aros Hugh
  • Aros Ian
  • Aros Ewan
  • Aros Callum
  • Aros Rhys

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 Aros

Ewan Callum Lachlan Saoirse Fionnuala

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aros or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Aros at #28548 in the United States.

What do Aros and Selma mean?

Aros means "river mouth, estuary" (Old Norse origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Aros and Selma boy or girl names?

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

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