Binyomin vs Shulem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binyomin

Boy #2,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Ashkenazi Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Benny, Yin, Yomi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Binyomin Rank #2,096
Shulem Rank #2,012

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 vs #2096 for Binyomin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binyomin ___

  • Binyomin Moshe
  • Binyomin Dovid
  • Binyomin Yitzchak
  • Binyomin Avraham
  • Binyomin Eliezer
  • Binyomin Noach

Shulem ___

  • Shulem Aaron
  • Shulem David
  • Shulem Moshe
  • Shulem Elazar
  • Shulem Yakov
  • Shulem Berish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Binyomin

Shlomo Yitzchak Rivka Leah Chaya

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binyomin or Shulem more popular?

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 compared to Binyomin at #2096 in the United States.

What do Binyomin and Shulem mean?

Binyomin means "son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)" (Hebrew origin). Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Binyomin and Shulem boy or girl names?

Binyomin is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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