Salem vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Salem Rank #635

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Porter mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Salem and Porter boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.