Salem vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Salem Rank #635

Lee Rank #715

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Salem or Lee more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Salem and Lee mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Salem and Lee boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.