Shulem vs Simcha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shulem

Boy #2,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,012
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shuli, Shu

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Simcha

Boy #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Israeli Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Simmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shulem Rank #2,012
Simcha Rank #2,052

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 vs #2052 for Simcha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shulem ___

  • Shulem Aaron
  • Shulem David
  • Shulem Moshe
  • Shulem Elazar
  • Shulem Yakov
  • Shulem Berish

Simcha ___

  • Simcha Dovid
  • Simcha Yosef
  • Simcha Moshe
  • Simcha Chaim
  • Simcha Aryeh
  • Simcha Mordechai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

If you choose Simcha

Rivka Chana Devorah Nechama Yitzy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shulem or Simcha more popular?

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 compared to Simcha at #2052 in the United States.

What do Shulem and Simcha mean?

Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin). Simcha means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shulem and Simcha boy or girl names?

Shulem is primarily a boy name. Simcha is primarily a boy name.

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