Friend of the manor or marsh friend
Selvin is likely a variant of the English name Selwyn. It is derived from the Old English elements 'sele', meaning a manor house or hall, and 'wine', meaning friend. Alternatively, it may have roots related to 'syle', meaning a marsh or willow tree, suggesting a friend of the marshlands.
Less common today
Selvin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,176 in 2021.
Former NFL running back for the Denver Broncos
Paraguayan professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
