Kerrigan vs Sela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

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Sela

Girl #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exaltation (Selah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kerrigan Rank #4,057
Sela Rank #4,127

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 vs #4127 for Sela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sela ___

  • Sela Rose
  • Sela Jane
  • Sela Grace
  • Sela Mae
  • Sela Ann
  • Sela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

If you choose Sela

Lena Mira Jude Eli Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerrigan or Sela more popular?

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 compared to Sela at #4127 in the United States.

What do Kerrigan and Sela mean?

Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sela means "exaltation (Selah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kerrigan and Sela boy or girl names?

Kerrigan is primarily a girl name. Sela is primarily a girl name.

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