Salem vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Salem Rank #635

Cal Rank #671

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Salem or Cal more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Salem and Cal mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Salem and Cal boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.