Salem vs Emir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

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Salem Rank #635

Emir Rank #558

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Emir more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Emir mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin).

Are Salem and Emir boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Emir is primarily a boy name.