Dulce 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

Dulce Rank #664
Selene Rank #674

Dulce is more popular, ranked #664 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dulce ___

  • Dulce Maria
  • Dulce Elena
  • Dulce Rosa
  • Dulce Carmen
  • Dulce Isabel
  • Dulce Valentina

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 Dulce

Sofia Elena Carmen Rafael Miguel

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dulce or Selene more popular?

Dulce is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Dulce and Selene mean?

Dulce means "sweet, pleasant" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Dulce and Selene boy or girl names?

Dulce is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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