Darrian vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrian

Boy #4,895 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness; gift"

Origin: Persian (Darius)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,895
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darr, Dari, Dary

Playground Safety Score

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Selah

Girl #280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to praise; to exalt"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrian Rank #4,895
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4895 for Darrian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrian ___

  • Darrian James
  • Darrian Michael
  • Darrian Lee
  • Darrian Alexander
  • Darrian Cole
  • Darrian Xavier

Selah ___

  • Selah Grace
  • Selah Joy
  • Selah Marie
  • Selah Rose
  • Selah Faith
  • Selah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrian

Damian Dominic Marcus Lyra Elena

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrian or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Darrian at #4895 in the United States.

What do Darrian and Selah mean?

Darrian means "possessing goodness; gift" (Persian (Darius) origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrian and Selah boy or girl names?

Darrian is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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