Mohamed vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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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

Mohamed Rank #549
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

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 Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Salem mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mohamed and Salem boy or girl names?

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

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