Salem vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Salem Rank #635

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Samir mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Salem and Samir boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.