Salem vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Salem Rank #635

Ricky Rank #830

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Salem or Ricky more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Salem and Ricky mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Salem and Ricky boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.