Jacques vs Selisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

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Selisa

Girl #63,821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Moon goddess; pledged to God"

Origin: Greek/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,821
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Lisa, Seli

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Popularity Comparison

Jacques Rank #2,375
Selisa Rank #63,821

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #63821 for Selisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Selisa ___

  • Selisa Rose
  • Selisa Anne
  • Selisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

If you choose Selisa

Vanessa Clarissa Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacques or Selisa more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Selisa at #63821 in the United States.

What do Jacques and Selisa mean?

Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin). Selisa means "Moon goddess; pledged to God" (Greek/Hebrew origin).

Are Jacques and Selisa boy or girl names?

Jacques is primarily a boy name. Selisa is primarily a girl name.

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