Sam vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Salem mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Salem boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.