Conner vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#785
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #785 for Conner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

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 Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Salem mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Salem boy or girl names?

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

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