Emmie vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmie

Girl #735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#735
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em

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

Emmie Rank #735
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #735 for Emmie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmie ___

  • Emmie Rose
  • Emmie Jane
  • Emmie Grace
  • Emmie Mae
  • Emmie Kate
  • Emmie Claire

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 Emmie

Archie Teddy Millie Freddie Bertie

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmie or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Emmie at #735 in the United States.

What do Emmie and Selene mean?

Emmie means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Emmie and Selene boy or girl names?

Emmie is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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