Shalom vs Kalem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,723
Total SSA Count: 96
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Zael Phineas Levy Salomon

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Kalem

Boy #6,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Contemporary English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,625
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Renton Ivor Ruairi Kacee

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Popularity Comparison

Shalom Rank #1,723

Kalem Rank #6,625

Shalom is more popular, ranked #1723 vs #6625 for Kalem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shalom or Kalem more popular?

Shalom is more popular, ranked #1723 compared to Kalem at #6625 in the United States.

What do Shalom and Kalem mean?

Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin). Kalem means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba origin).

Are Shalom and Kalem boy or girl names?

Shalom is primarily a boy name. Kalem is primarily a boy name.

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