Salem vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Salem Rank #635

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Roy mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Salem and Roy boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.