Selmon
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,962
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Selmon
Selmon is a boy name .
Selmon is currently ranked #17,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selmon include Sel, Selm, Selmy, Selmie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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