Damaris vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damaris

Girl #1,439 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dami, Mari

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Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

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Popularity Comparison

Damaris Rank #1,439
Selina Rank #1,308

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1439 for Damaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damaris ___

  • Damaris Ruth
  • Damaris Grace
  • Damaris Hope
  • Damaris Joy
  • Damaris Faith
  • Damaris Anne

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damaris

Lydia Priscilla Miriam Phoebe Silas

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damaris or Selina more popular?

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Damaris at #1439 in the United States.

What do Damaris and Selina mean?

Damaris means "gentle, tamed" (Greek origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Damaris and Selina boy or girl names?

Damaris is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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