Danielle vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Danielle Rank #522
Selene Rank #674

Danielle is more popular, ranked #522 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danielle ___

  • Danielle Marie
  • Danielle Rose
  • Danielle Nicole
  • Danielle Claire
  • Danielle Anne
  • Danielle Grace

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danielle

Melissa Stephanie Nicole Michael Christopher

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danielle or Selene more popular?

Danielle is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Danielle and Selene mean?

Danielle means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Danielle and Selene boy or girl names?

Danielle is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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