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Solomon
BoyHebrew· “peace”
- Meaning
- peace
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SAH-luh-muhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #422
- US babies 2025
- 767
- Best rank
- #198 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Solomon
Solomon is a Hebrew name that means “peace”.
Solomon comes from the Hebrew Shelomoh, derived from shalom, peace. In the Bible King Solomon, son of David, is celebrated for his wisdom, his wealth and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The name is also traditional in Islamic cultures as Suleiman and was borne by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. It has a long history in Jewish communities and among English Puritans. Solomon feels wise, gentle and dignified today, with Sol and Solly as friendly nicknames.
Popularity over time
Solomon has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #198 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 907 were named Solomon. In 2025, 767 babies were named Solomon, and it ranked #422 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #303 in 1920, #577 in 1950, #594 in 1980, #462 in 2000, #464 in 2010, and #422 in 2025. Of the 38,069 US boys named Solomon since records began, 20% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,631 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Abram, Porter, Gunnar, Princeton, and Major.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Solomon ranked highest in Alaska, District of Columbia, and Oregon.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #163 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | #167 | 6 |
| Oregon | #258 | 17 |
| New Jersey | #271 | 34 |
| New York | #279 | 67 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Solomon is usually pronounced SAH-luh-muhn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Solomon
A few middle names that flow with Solomon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Solomon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solomon mean?
Solomon is a Hebrew name that means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Solomon?
Solomon has Hebrew roots. Solomon comes from the Hebrew Shelomoh, derived from shalom, peace.
Is Solomon a popular name?
Yes. Solomon ranked #422 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Solomon a boy or girl name?
Solomon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Solomon?
Solomon is usually pronounced SAH-luh-muhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings