Mergen vs Selleck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mergen

Boy #18,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, skilled marksman"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Kazakh Kyrgyz Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,709
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Merg, Mergy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mergen Rank #18,709
Selleck Rank #18,560

Selleck is more popular, ranked #18560 vs #18709 for Mergen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mergen ___

  • Mergen Bat
  • Mergen Gal
  • Mergen Khan
  • Mergen Sain
  • Mergen Bold

Selleck ___

  • Selleck James
  • Selleck William
  • Selleck Thomas
  • Selleck Robert
  • Selleck Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mergen or Selleck more popular?

Selleck is more popular, ranked #18560 compared to Mergen at #18709 in the United States.

What do Mergen and Selleck mean?

Mergen means "wise, skilled marksman" (Mongolian origin). Selleck means "from the hall or manor house" (Old English origin).

Are Mergen and Selleck boy or girl names?

Mergen is primarily a boy name. Selleck is primarily a boy name.

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