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Salem vs Augustine

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

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Popularity Comparison

Salem Rank #635
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #635 for Salem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salem or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Augustine mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Salem and Augustine boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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