Cheryl vs Sela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheryl

Girl #3,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, beloved"

Origin: French (Cherie)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,965
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cher, Cheri, Sheri

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Sela

Girl #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exaltation (Selah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cheryl Rank #3,965
Sela Rank #4,127

Cheryl is more popular, ranked #3965 vs #4127 for Sela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheryl ___

  • Cheryl Lynn
  • Cheryl Ann
  • Cheryl Marie
  • Cheryl Louise
  • Cheryl Elizabeth

Sela ___

  • Sela Rose
  • Sela Jane
  • Sela Grace
  • Sela Mae
  • Sela Ann
  • Sela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cheryl

Sandra Linda Donna Brenda Gary

If you choose Sela

Lena Mira Jude Eli Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheryl or Sela more popular?

Cheryl is more popular, ranked #3965 compared to Sela at #4127 in the United States.

What do Cheryl and Sela mean?

Cheryl means "dear one, beloved" (French (Cherie) origin). Sela means "exaltation (Selah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cheryl and Sela boy or girl names?

Cheryl is primarily a girl name. Sela is primarily a girl name.

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