Gabe vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Selah

Girl #280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to praise; to exalt"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabe ___

  • Gabe Thomas
  • Gabe James
  • Gabe Lee
  • Gabe Ryan
  • Gabe Cole
  • Gabe Scott

Selah ___

  • Selah Grace
  • Selah Joy
  • Selah Marie
  • Selah Rose
  • Selah Faith
  • Selah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gabe

Sam Eli Nate Ella Lily

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Selah mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabe and Selah boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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