Solomon

Solomon: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “peace”
Origin: Hebrew
Say it: SOL-uh-mən · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Hebrew Shelomoh, related to shalom 'peace'. In the Bible, Solomon is the wise king of Israel.

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How popular is Solomon?

2024230 per million US babies

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Babies named Solomon in 2024765

2024 rank#416 boys

Peak year1880

Total US babies since 188037,295

Solomon has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Solomon

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Shlomopeace · Hebrew
Sulaimanpeace · Arabic
Noahrest; comfort · Hebrew
Jamessupplanter · Hebrew
Elijahmy God is Yahweh · Hebrew
JohnYahweh is gracious · Hebrew
Michaelwho is like God? · Hebrew
Benjaminson of the right hand · Hebrew

Solomon questions

What does the name Solomon mean?

Solomon means "peace". It comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Shelomoh, related to shalom 'peace'. In the Bible, Solomon is the wise king of Israel.

Is Solomon a boy or girl name?

Solomon is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Solomon?

765 US babies were named Solomon in 2024. Its peak year was 1880.

How do you pronounce Solomon?

Solomon is usually pronounced SOL-uh-mən.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.