Fischer vs Shulem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fischer

Boy #2,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fisherman"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,004
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fisch, Fitz, Fish

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fischer Rank #2,004
Shulem Rank #2,012

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 vs #2012 for Shulem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fischer ___

  • Fischer James
  • Fischer Cole
  • Fischer Reid
  • Fischer Owen
  • Fischer Grant
  • Fischer Lane

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 Fischer

Beckham Greer Sloane Archer Willa

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fischer or Shulem more popular?

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 compared to Shulem at #2012 in the United States.

What do Fischer and Shulem mean?

Fischer means "fisherman" (German origin). Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fischer and Shulem boy or girl names?

Fischer is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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