Capus vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Capus Rank #28,384
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #28384 for Capus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Capus ___

  • Capus Aurelius
  • Capus Felix
  • Capus Marcus
  • Capus Julius
  • Capus Flavian

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 Capus

Lavinia Octavia Cassius Maximus

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Capus or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Capus at #28384 in the United States.

What do Capus and Selma mean?

Capus means "head, leader, chief" (Latin caput origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Capus and Selma boy or girl names?

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

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