Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Peaceful
Pronunciation: Sal-muhn, /ˈsæmən/, S AE M AH N
Popularity Rank: #33,501
The name Salmon is of Hebrew origin. In the Bible, Salmon is a descendant of Judah and the father of Boaz, who married Ruth. The name Salmon means 'peace' or 'tranquility'.
The name Salmon is of Hebrew origin and means Peaceful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Salmon is commonly found in South Africa, Sudan, Nigeria, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sal-muhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsæmən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE M AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Salmon is recorded 1,034 times globally, ranking it as the 33,501th most common name worldwide.
Salmon is most prevalent in South Africa, with 166 occurrences, making it the 7,455th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Salmon is found among 1 in every 2294 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #7,455 | 1 : 14,126 |
| Sudan | #7,488 | 1 : 14,451 |
| Nigeria | #6,931 | 1 : 12,885 |
| Saudi Arabia | #24,453 | 1 : 36,152 |
| Namibia | #881 | 1 : 2,294 |
| United States of America | #27,462 | 1 : 34,791 |
| Russia | #7,735 | 1 : 8,303 |
| France | #17,631 | 1 : 27,744 |
| Malaysia | #23,370 | 1 : 55,294 |
| India | #16,861 | 1 : 36,409 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salmon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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