Charlotte vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Salem Rank #430

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #430 for Salem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Salem more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Salem at #430 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Salem mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Salem boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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