Salem vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Salem Rank #635

Ber Rank #35,726

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Salem or Ber more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Salem and Ber mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Salem and Ber boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.