Salem vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Salem Rank #635

Rex Rank #793

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Salem or Rex more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Salem and Rex mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Salem and Rex boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.