Barley vs Selik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,885
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bar, Bari, Lee

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Selik

Boy #24,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, blessed, fortunate"

Origin: Yiddish/Old High German

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish-speaking Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,829
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Selik Rank #24,829

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 vs #24885 for Barley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barley ___

  • Barley James
  • Barley Fox
  • Barley Reed
  • Barley Stone
  • Barley Finn
  • Barley Cole

Selik ___

  • Selik Moshe
  • Selik Aaron
  • Selik Ben
  • Selik David
  • Selik Jacob

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Selik

Rivka Herschel Leah Mordechai Faige

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Selik more popular?

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Selik mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Selik means "happy, blessed, fortunate" (Yiddish/Old High German origin).

Are Barley and Selik boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Selik is primarily a boy name.

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