Eirnin vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eirnin

Boy #34,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little iron one, iron-hearted"

Origin: Old Irish iarn + -ín

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,696
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ern

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Eirnin Rank #34,696
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #34696 for Eirnin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eirnin ___

  • Eirnin Ciarán
  • Eirnin Finn
  • Eirnin Patrick
  • Eirnin James
  • Eirnin Conor
  • Eirnin Ronan

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 Eirnin

Ciarán Riordan Aoife Niamh Siobhan

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirnin or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Eirnin at #34696 in the United States.

What do Eirnin and Selene mean?

Eirnin means "little iron one, iron-hearted" (Old Irish iarn + -ín origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Eirnin and Selene boy or girl names?

Eirnin is primarily a boy name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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