Leona vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leona

Girl #488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lioness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Leona Rank #488
Selene Rank #674

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leona ___

  • Leona Grace
  • Leona Mae
  • Leona Rose
  • Leona Claire
  • Leona Jean
  • Leona Ruth

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leona

Felix Hugo Cecily Arthur Rosalie

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leona or Selene more popular?

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Leona and Selene mean?

Leona means "lioness" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Leona and Selene boy or girl names?

Leona is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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