What origin is the name Selden?

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

Is Selden a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Selden?

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

Selden

Q: Is Selden a rare name?

Yes. Selden 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Selden

Selden

Boy

english

2 syllables

Selden is an english boy's name meaning "Of English origin, this name describes a person hailing from the willow valley or a similar natural setting.".

The meaning of Selden is "Of English origin, this name describes a person hailing from the willow valley or a similar natural setting." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of English origin, this name describes a person hailing from the willow valley or a similar natural setting.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Selden

Very rare in US records

What does Selden mean?

Selden is a boy name of english origin meaning "Of English origin, this name describes a person hailing from the willow valley or a similar natural setting.".