Goble vs Selden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Goble

Boy #27,684 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small cup or hollow; topographic surname"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,684
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gob

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Goble Rank #27,684
Selden Rank #27,776

Goble is more popular, ranked #27684 vs #27776 for Selden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Goble ___

  • Goble James
  • Goble Ray
  • Goble Lee
  • Goble Wayne
  • Goble Dean

Selden ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goble or Selden more popular?

Goble is more popular, ranked #27684 compared to Selden at #27776 in the United States.

What do Goble and Selden mean?

Goble means "small cup or hollow; topographic surname" (Old English origin).

Are Goble and Selden boy or girl names?

Goble is primarily a boy name. Selden is primarily a boy name.

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