Paris vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paris

Girl #484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Parisii Celtic tribe"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American French Greek International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#484
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Paris Rank #484
Selene Rank #674

Paris is more popular, ranked #484 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paris ___

  • Paris Grace
  • Paris Nicole
  • Paris Michelle
  • Paris Ann
  • Paris Rose
  • Paris Elise

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 Paris

London Venice Milan Rome Brooklyn

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris or Selene more popular?

Paris is more popular, ranked #484 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Paris and Selene mean?

Paris means "from the Parisii Celtic tribe" (Celtic origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Paris and Selene boy or girl names?

Paris is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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