Sailor vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sailor Rank #1,341
Selina Rank #1,308

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1341 for Sailor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sailor or Selina more popular?

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Sailor at #1341 in the United States.

What do Sailor and Selina mean?

Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Sailor and Selina boy or girl names?

Sailor is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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