Selmer

Q: Is Selmer a boy or girl name?

Selmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #42328, and as a girl name it ranks #68622.

Q: How popular is the name Selmer?

Selmer is ranked #42328 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ s-EHLM-er ]

Boy Name #42,328 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selmer is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EHLM-er.

Parents who love the name Selmer often also consider Abrien, Mcdaniel, Estle .

Popularity Over Time

#42,328

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Compare Selmer with other names →

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,328
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie Selmie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Selmer Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Selmer Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Selmer Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Selmer Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Selmer Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Selmer Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Selmer Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Selmer Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Selmer Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Selmer Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

Sibling Match Premium

Check how Selmer fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.

Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.

Also a Girl Name

Selmer is also used as a girl name, ranked #68622.

View Selmer as a girl name →

Similar Names

See all names like Selmer →

Care Boy English Grenville Boy Anglo-Norman French Estle Boy Germanic Mcdaniel Boy Irish Gaelic Dameko Boy American invented Abrien Boy Old Celtic

Compare Selmer with...

Selmer vs Care Selmer vs Grenville Selmer vs Estle Selmer vs Mcdaniel

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Selmer and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Selmer sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Selmer

Is Selmer a boy or girl name?

Selmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42328. As a girl name, it is ranked #68622. Selmer is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Selmer?

Selmer is pronounced s-EHLM-er.

How popular is the name Selmer?

Selmer is currently ranked #42328 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selmer?

Common nicknames for Selmer include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Selmie.

Is Selmer a common or rare name?

Selmer is an uncommon name, ranked #42328 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selmer

Selmer is a boy name .

Is Selmer a boy or girl name? Selmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,328 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,622. Selmer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Selmer is currently ranked #42,328 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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