Selma vs Vesper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,770
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Selma Rank #2,770
Vesper Rank #2,776

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #2776 for Vesper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Selma ___

  • Selma Jane
  • Selma Rose
  • Selma Grace
  • Selma May
  • Selma Louise
  • Selma Ann

Vesper ___

  • Vesper Rose
  • Vesper Leigh
  • Vesper Mae
  • Vesper Claire
  • Vesper Jane
  • Vesper Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

If you choose Vesper

Orion Casper Luna Celeste Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma or Vesper more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Vesper at #2776 in the United States.

What do Selma and Vesper mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Vesper means "evening star" (Latin origin).

Are Selma and Vesper boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Vesper is primarily a girl name.

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