Seth vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Salem Rank #635

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

Is Seth or Salem more popular?

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

What do Seth and Salem mean?

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

Are Seth and Salem boy or girl names?

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