Salem vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Salem Rank #635

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Drew mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Salem and Drew boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.