Flora vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

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

Flora Rank #647
Selene Rank #674

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora 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 Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Selene more popular?

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Flora and Selene mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Flora and Selene boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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