Kirby vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirby

Girl #2,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"church settlement, village with a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja + byr

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,537
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kirb

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

Cultural Roots

English American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,452
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kirby Rank #2,537
Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2537 for Kirby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kirby ___

  • Kirby Ann
  • Kirby Jane
  • Kirby Rose
  • Kirby Marie
  • Kirby Lee
  • Kirby Grace

Selvin ___

  • Selvin James
  • Selvin Ray
  • Selvin Thomas
  • Selvin Lee
  • Selvin Wade
  • Selvin Hugh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kirby

Lyle Shelby Whitney Darby Crosby

If you choose Selvin

Elvin Melvin Sylvia Elvira Calvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Kirby at #2537 in the United States.

What do Kirby and Selvin mean?

Kirby means "church settlement, village with a church" (Old Norse kirkja + byr origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Kirby and Selvin boy or girl names?

Kirby is primarily a girl name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.

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