Salem vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Salem Rank #635

Darius Rank #746

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Salem or Darius more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Salem and Darius mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Salem and Darius boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.