Salem Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Salem Name at a Glance

Name	Salem
Meaning	Peace. Biblical name of ancient city later identified with Jerusalem.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Salem Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Salem means “Peace. Biblical name of ancient city later identified with Jerusalem”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Salem Name Origin

Our database records Salem under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Salem a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Salem is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Salem

When considering Salem for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.