US Popularity Rank: 18900

Origin: British

Meaning: Manor-friend

Selwyn is a boy's name of British origin, with the intriguing meaning of "manor-friend." It's rooted in the Old English name Seleƿine, blending sele, meaning "hall," and ƿine, meaning "friend" or "sea friend." This pick will bring out baby's homely side, ensuring they love a good day snuggled up at home with you! Readers of the New York Times may recognize this name from American journalist and investigative reporter Selwyn Raab, who covered the American Mafia. Selwyn is also the name of a Cambridge college named for George Augustus Selwyn.