BoyEnglish origin

Selwyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A friend of the manor, gracious and warm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#9506
Peak
#1184 in 1904

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1904: #118419041920: #273719201930: #159619301950: #274719501960: #172519601970: #184219701980: #408319801990: #414019902005: #1122620052010: #1055620102015: #942020152018: #95062018#1#11226

What Selwyn Means

Selwyn is a boy name of English origin. A friend of the manor, gracious and warm.

How Popular Selwyn Is

Selwyn currently ranks #9506 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1184 in 1904. It is rising.

Good to Know About Selwyn

  • Selwyn has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Selwyn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Selwyn

What does Selwyn mean?

Selwyn is a boy name of English origin. A friend of the manor, gracious and warm.

How popular is Selwyn?

Selwyn currently ranks #9506 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1184 in 1904. It is rising.

Where does Selwyn come from?

Selwyn comes from English roots. Selwyn has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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