Selwyn vs Yarrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yarrow

Boy #9,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yarrow plant"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,348
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yar

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Popularity Comparison

Selwyn Rank #9,245
Yarrow Rank #9,348

Selwyn is more popular, ranked #9245 vs #9348 for Yarrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Selwyn ___

No pairings available yet.

Yarrow ___

  • Yarrow Stone
  • Yarrow Ridge
  • Yarrow Fox
  • Yarrow Blue
  • Yarrow Moss
  • Yarrow River

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selwyn or Yarrow more popular?

Selwyn is more popular, ranked #9245 compared to Yarrow at #9348 in the United States.

What do Selwyn and Yarrow mean?

Yarrow means "yarrow plant" (English origin).

Are Selwyn and Yarrow boy or girl names?

Selwyn is primarily a boy name. Yarrow is primarily a boy name.

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