Salem vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#635
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Salem Rank #635
Amos Rank #699

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #699 for Amos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salem or Amos more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Salem and Amos mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Salem and Amos boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.

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