Zalman vs Saleem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zalman

Boy #4,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew shalom

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

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Boy #2,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, sound, free from defects"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim/Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern North African

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Zalman Rank #4,556

Saleem Rank #2,078

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 vs #4556 for Zalman.

Is Zalman or Saleem more popular?

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 compared to Zalman at #4556 in the United States.

What do Zalman and Saleem mean?

Zalman means "peaceful" (Hebrew shalom origin). Saleem means "safe, sound, free from defects" (Arabic origin).

Are Zalman and Saleem boy or girl names?

Zalman is primarily a boy name. Saleem is primarily a boy name.