Orhan vs Selim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orhan

Boy #2,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the ruler, warrior chief"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Ottoman Azerbaijani Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,227
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Orh, Ory, Orie

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Selim

Boy #2,239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unharmed, complete"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Balkan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,239
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel

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Popularity Comparison

Orhan Rank #2,227
Selim Rank #2,239

Orhan is more popular, ranked #2227 vs #2239 for Selim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orhan ___

  • Orhan Kemal
  • Orhan Berk
  • Orhan Taner
  • Orhan Alp
  • Orhan Yilmaz
  • Orhan Mehmet

Selim ___

  • Selim Ali
  • Selim Hassan
  • Selim Mehmet
  • Selim Yusuf
  • Selim Karim
  • Selim Demir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Orhan

Selim Murad Fatma Zeynep Berk

If you choose Selim

Leyla Yusuf Zeynep Musa Fatma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orhan or Selim more popular?

Orhan is more popular, ranked #2227 compared to Selim at #2239 in the United States.

What do Orhan and Selim mean?

Orhan means "army of the ruler, warrior chief" (Turkish origin). Selim means "unharmed, complete" (Arabic origin).

Are Orhan and Selim boy or girl names?

Orhan is primarily a boy name. Selim is primarily a boy name.

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