Salem vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Salem Rank #635

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Erik mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Salem and Erik boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.