Mott vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Mott Rank #28,455
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

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 Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Mott and Selma mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Mott and Selma boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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