Eve vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eve

Girl #569 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie

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

Eve Rank #569
Selene Rank #674

Eve is more popular, ranked #569 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eve ___

  • Eve Marie
  • Eve Grace
  • Eve Anne
  • Eve Louise
  • Eve Rosalind
  • Eve Catherine

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 Eve

Adam Abel Noa Elijah Clara

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eve or Selene more popular?

Eve is more popular, ranked #569 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Eve and Selene mean?

Eve means "life, living" (Hebrew origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Eve and Selene boy or girl names?

Eve is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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