Salem - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Salem \s(a)-lem\ is pronounced SAY-lem. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "peace". Related to Shalom and Solomon. Biblical: name of the ancient city that later was identified with Jerusalem. In the US, the name has been used for many cities and towns including the capital of Oregon and the historic coastal town in Massachusetts, site of the Salem witch trials and setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale, "The House of the Seven Gables".

For more information, see also the related name Salim.

Baby names that sound like Salem are Saleem, Selim, Slim and Salomo. Other similar baby names are Alem, Calum, Clem, Halim, Hallem, Sal, Sam, Samm, Sealey and Zale.

Salem is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Salem. Click here to compare Salem with related baby names.