Augustine vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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

Augustine Rank #553
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #553 for Augustine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Salem mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustine and Salem boy or girl names?

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

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