Salem vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Salem Rank #635

Wilson Rank #645

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Salem or Wilson more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Salem and Wilson mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Salem and Wilson boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.