Bear vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bear Rank #829

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Salem mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Salem boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.