Mohammed vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mohammed Rank #597

Salem Rank #635

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Mohammed or Salem more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Salem mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mohammed and Salem boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.