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Salem

male

Meaning

"Peace"

Derived from Semitic roots for peace and wholeness, also strongly associated with place-names and biblical references.

Biblical

Popularity History of Salem

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#634Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#634

Salem was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Salem Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Salem.

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Similar Names to Salem

male

Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

#44
|Latin
male

Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68
|Greek
male

Aaron

AIR-un

“Exalted; Mountain of Strength”

#79
|Hebrew
male

Adam

AD-um

“Human, Earth”

#100
|Hebrew
male

Adrian

AY-dree-un

“From Hadria”

#72
|Latin
male

Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

#312
|Irish
male

Asher

“Happy, Blessed”

#20
|Hebrew
male

Abraham

“Father of Multitudes”

#204
|Hebrew
male

Angelo

“Messenger; Angel”

#286
|Greek
male

Axel

“Father of Peace”

#78
|Scandinavian

Baby Name Lists That Include Salem

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21 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Arabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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