Olivia 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

Olivia Rank #1
Selene Rank #674

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Selene more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Selene mean?

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

Are Olivia and Selene boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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