Azrael vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azrael

Boy #736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Islamic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#736
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Raz, Ari

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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

Azrael Rank #736
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #736 for Azrael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azrael ___

  • Azrael James
  • Azrael Samuel
  • Azrael Elias
  • Azrael Nathaniel
  • Azrael Solomon
  • Azrael Micah

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 Azrael

Lucifer Raphael Gabriel Zephyr Seraphina

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azrael or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Azrael at #736 in the United States.

What do Azrael and Salem mean?

Azrael means "help of God" (Hebrew origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azrael and Salem boy or girl names?

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

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