Abdullah vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#782
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abdul, Abdi

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Salem

Girl #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sallie

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Salem ___

  • Salem Grace
  • Salem Rose
  • Salem Jane
  • Salem Mae
  • Salem Elise
  • Salem Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Salem mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdullah and Salem boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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