Lillie vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lillie Rank #683
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #683 for Lillie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillie ___

  • Lillie Mae
  • Lillie Rose
  • Lillie Grace
  • Lillie Ann
  • Lillie Jane
  • Lillie Belle

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 Lillie

Violet Daisy Iris Jasper Finn

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillie or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Lillie at #683 in the United States.

What do Lillie and Selene mean?

Lillie means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Lillie and Selene boy or girl names?

Lillie is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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