Gender: Male
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Friend of the Palace, Good Friend, Friend at Court
Pronunciation: S EH L W IH N
Popularity Rank: #26,347
The name Selwyn is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means Friend of the Palace, Good Friend, Friend at Court, Manor-friend. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Selwyn is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 35 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EH L W IH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Selwyn is recorded 1,427 times globally, ranking it as the 26,347th most common name worldwide.
Selwyn is most prevalent in South Africa, with 747 occurrences, making it the 2,453th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Selwyn is found among 1 in every 3139 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,453 | 1 : 3,139 |
| United States of America | #9,032 | 1 : 7,764 |
| United Kingdom | #4,766 | 1 : 3,916 |
| Netherlands | #5,678 | 1 : 5,344 |
| Canada | #7,597 | 1 : 8,661 |
| Singapore | #9,081 | 1 : 19,482 |
| Hong Kong | #10,051 | 1 : 18,446 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Selwyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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