Salem vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Salem Rank #635

Mac Rank #696

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Salem or Mac more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Salem and Mac mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Salem and Mac boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.