Marina vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marina

Girl #639 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, maritime"

Origin: Latin (marinus)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Portuguese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Rina, Mara

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

Marina Rank #639
Selene Rank #674

Marina is more popular, ranked #639 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marina ___

  • Marina Grace
  • Marina Lucia
  • Marina Rose
  • Marina Elena
  • Marina Celeste
  • Marina Joy

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 Marina

Lucia Sofia Marco Rafael Catalina

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marina or Selene more popular?

Marina is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Marina and Selene mean?

Marina means "of the sea, maritime" (Latin (marinus) origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Marina and Selene boy or girl names?

Marina is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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