Selene vs Sierra

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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Sierra

Girl #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain range with jagged peaks"

Origin: Spanish/Latin (serra = saw)

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
505
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sisi, Sierra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Selene Rank #674
Sierra Rank #596

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 vs #674 for Selene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sierra ___

  • Sierra Rose
  • Sierra Marie
  • Sierra Grace
  • Sierra Jade
  • Sierra Leigh
  • Sierra Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Selene

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If you choose Sierra

Savannah Montana Phoenix River Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selene or Sierra more popular?

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Selene at #674 in the United States.

What do Selene and Sierra mean?

Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin). Sierra means "mountain range with jagged peaks" (Spanish/Latin (serra = saw) origin).

Are Selene and Sierra boy or girl names?

Selene is primarily a girl name. Sierra is primarily a girl name.

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