Salem vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Salem Rank #635

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Troy mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Salem and Troy boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.