Solomon
Solomon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɒləmən/ · /ˈsɑləmən/
Meaning and origin of Solomon
- A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
Etymology
From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”). Doublet of Shlomo and Suleiman.
How popular is Solomon?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 38,069 boys in the U.S. have been named Solomon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9082 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #198 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #422 for boys, with 767 babies given the name.
Names similar to Solomon
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Sibling name ideas for Solomon
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Solomon FAQ
What does the name Solomon mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome. From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”). Doublet of Shlomo and Suleiman.
What is the origin of the name Solomon?
Solomon is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Solomon?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 38,069 boys in the U.S. have been named Solomon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9082 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #198 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #422 for boys, with 767 babies given the name.
Is Solomon a boy or girl name?
Solomon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 38,069 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.