Mabry vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabry

Girl #2,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,875
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mabs, Bry

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Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,770
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Mabry Rank #2,875
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #2875 for Mabry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mabry ___

  • Mabry Grace
  • Mabry Jane
  • Mabry Rose
  • Mabry Lee
  • Mabry Claire
  • Mabry Elise

Selma ___

  • Selma Jane
  • Selma Rose
  • Selma Grace
  • Selma May
  • Selma Louise
  • Selma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mabry

Hadley Wren Calloway Rafferty Piper

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabry or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Mabry at #2875 in the United States.

What do Mabry and Selma mean?

Mabry means "worthy of love" (Latin origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Mabry and Selma boy or girl names?

Mabry is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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