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Salem vs Cassian

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
Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #635 for Salem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salem or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Cassian mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Salem and Cassian boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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