Odelle 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

Odelle Rank #34,970
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #34970 for Odelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odelle ___

  • Odelle James
  • Odelle Lee
  • Odelle Ray
  • Odelle Scott
  • Odelle Dean

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 Odelle

Odessa Orson Elliot Archer Miles

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odelle or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Odelle at #34970 in the United States.

What do Odelle and Selene mean?

Odelle means "otter" (Old English origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Odelle and Selene boy or girl names?

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

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