Salem vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Salem Rank #635

Rey Rank #823

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Salem or Rey more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Salem and Rey mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Salem and Rey boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.