Timur vs Salim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timur

Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

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Boy #2,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, unharmed, peaceful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili Turkish Muslim

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Timur Rank #2,615

Salim Rank #2,657

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 vs #2657 for Salim.

Is Timur or Salim more popular?

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 compared to Salim at #2657 in the United States.

What do Timur and Salim mean?

Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin). Salim means "safe, unharmed, peaceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Timur and Salim boy or girl names?

Timur is primarily a boy name. Salim is primarily a boy name.