Royce vs Sela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sela

Girl #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exaltation (Selah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Royce Rank #463
Sela Rank #4,127

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #4127 for Sela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Royce ___

  • Royce James
  • Royce William
  • Royce Alexander
  • Royce Edward
  • Royce Michael
  • Royce Thomas

Sela ___

  • Sela Rose
  • Sela Jane
  • Sela Grace
  • Sela Mae
  • Sela Ann
  • Sela Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Royce

Reed Brooks Greyson Audrey Charlotte

If you choose Sela

Lena Mira Jude Eli Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royce or Sela more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Sela at #4127 in the United States.

What do Royce and Sela mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Sela means "exaltation (Selah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Royce and Sela boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Sela is primarily a girl name.

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