Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Selene Rank #674

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Selene more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Selene mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Selene boy or girl names?

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

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