Selven vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selven

Boy #39,500 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #39,500
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sel, Selv, Selvy

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Tawn Creg Gregori Farrin

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Jacob Arthur Emmanuel Ivan

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Popularity Comparison

Selven Rank #39,500

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #39500 for Selven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selven or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Selven at #39500 in the United States.

What do Selven and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Selven and Theodore boy or girl names?

Selven is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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