Salem vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Salem Rank #635

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Seth mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Salem and Seth boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.