Emir vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emir Rank #558

Salem Rank #635

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Emir or Salem more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Emir and Salem mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emir and Salem boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.