Salem vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Salem Rank #635

Ray Rank #777

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Salem or Ray more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Salem and Ray mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Salem and Ray boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.