Salem vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Salem Rank #635

Sam Rank #652

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Salem or Sam more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Salem and Sam mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Salem and Sam boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.