What origin is the name Salmon?

Salmon comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Salmon a popular name?

Salmon is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Salmon?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Salmon — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Salmon

Q: Is Salmon a rare name?

Yes. Salmon does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Salmon

Salmon

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Salmon is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning peaceable or perfect, referring to one who rewards others.".

Parents who choose Salmon pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning peaceable or perfect, referring to one who rewards others.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.