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Sal

Pronunciation: [ s-AL ]

Boy Name #7,241 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sal is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AL.

Parents who love the name Sal often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,241
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Salem #635 Salvador #721 Salvatore #904 Salomon #1855 Saleh #1962 Salman #2071 Saleem #2078 Salaar #2636

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Sarah Sallie Sadie Sara Sally Samantha Savannah Salome

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sal

Is Sal a boy or girl name?

Sal is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sal?

Sal is pronounced s-AL.

How popular is the name Sal?

Sal is currently ranked #7241 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Sal a common or rare name?

Sal is an uncommon name, ranked #7241 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sal

Sal is a boy name .

Sal is currently ranked #7,241 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sal include Salem, Salvador, Salvatore, Salomon, Saleh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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