What origin is the name Sel?

Sel comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sel a popular name?

Sel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Sel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Sel?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Sel — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Sel

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sel

Sel

Boy

english

1 syllable

Sel is an english boy's name meaning "Sel is linked to being a 'legendary son'. This name carries a sense of ancient tales and potential greatness.".

Parents who choose Sel pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Sel is linked to being a 'legendary son'. This name carries a sense of ancient tales and potential greatness.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Sel is linked to being a 'legendary son'. This name carries a sense of ancient tales and potential greatness.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sel

Very rare in US records

What does Sel mean?

Sel is a boy name of english origin meaning "Sel is linked to being a 'legendary son'. This name carries a sense of ancient tales and potential greatness.".