Edmond vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmond

Boy #2,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,266
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

Cultural Roots

English American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,452
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Vin

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Popularity Comparison

Edmond Rank #2,266
Selvin Rank #2,452

Edmond is more popular, ranked #2266 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmond ___

  • Edmond James
  • Edmond Thomas
  • Edmond Charles
  • Edmond Henry
  • Edmond George
  • Edmond Francis

Selvin ___

  • Selvin James
  • Selvin Ray
  • Selvin Thomas
  • Selvin Lee
  • Selvin Wade
  • Selvin Hugh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edmond

Eleanor Cecily Margaret Beatrice Frederick

If you choose Selvin

Elvin Melvin Sylvia Elvira Calvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmond or Selvin more popular?

Edmond is more popular, ranked #2266 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Edmond and Selvin mean?

Edmond means "wealthy protector" (Old English origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Edmond and Selvin boy or girl names?

Edmond is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.

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