Salem vs Salim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Boy #2,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, unharmed, peaceful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili Turkish Muslim

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Salem Rank #635

Salim Rank #2,657

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #2657 for Salim.

Is Salem or Salim more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Salim at #2657 in the United States.

What do Salem and Salim mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Salim means "safe, unharmed, peaceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Salem and Salim boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Salim is primarily a boy name.