Selene

Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-EEN ]

Boy Name #34,896 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selene is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-uhl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Selene often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,896
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie Seleie

Also a Girl Name

Selene is also used as a girl name, ranked #674.

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Similar Names

Selma Serena Selina Sena Selena Seth Seymour Senora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selene

Is Selene a boy or girl name?

Selene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34896. As a girl name, it is ranked #674. Selene is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Selene?

Selene is pronounced s-uhl-EEN.

How popular is the name Selene?

Selene is currently ranked #34896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selene?

Common nicknames for Selene include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seleie.

Is Selene a common or rare name?

Selene is an uncommon name, ranked #34896 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selene

Selene is a boy name .

Is Selene a boy or girl name? Selene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,896 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #674. Selene is more commonly used as a girl name.

Selene is currently ranked #34,896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Selene include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.