Cassidy vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

Cultural Roots

English American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,452
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassidy Rank #476
Selvin Rank #2,452

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Selvin ___

  • Selvin James
  • Selvin Ray
  • Selvin Thomas
  • Selvin Lee
  • Selvin Wade
  • Selvin Hugh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Selvin

Elvin Melvin Sylvia Elvira Calvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Selvin more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Selvin mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Cassidy and Selvin boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.

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