Naftali vs Shulem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naftali

Boy #2,067 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my wrestling, my struggle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,067
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naf, Tali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Naftali Rank #2,067
Shulem Rank #2,012

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 vs #2067 for Naftali.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naftali ___

  • Naftali David
  • Naftali Moshe
  • Naftali Yosef
  • Naftali Ari
  • Naftali Eli
  • Naftali Benjamin

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 Naftali

Asher Levi Shimon Devorah Rivka

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naftali or Shulem more popular?

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 compared to Naftali at #2067 in the United States.

What do Naftali and Shulem mean?

Naftali means "my wrestling, my struggle" (Hebrew origin). Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Naftali and Shulem boy or girl names?

Naftali is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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