Noah 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

Noah Rank #2
Selene Rank #674

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Selene more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Noah and Selene mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Noah and Selene boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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