Salem vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Salem Rank #635

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Sean mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Salem and Sean boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.