Solomon

Solomon is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “peace.” In 2024 it was given to 765 boys in the United States.

Solomon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
“peace”
Pronunciation
/ˈsɒləmən/

About the name Solomon

Solomon belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “peace” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Solomon first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #198 in 1880, and in 2024 765 babies received the name — 37,284 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Solomon in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#198 in 1880
Peak year
2016
Babies named Solomon in 2024
765
Total since 1880
37,284

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Solomon mean?

Solomon means “peace” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Solomon a boy or girl name?

Solomon is a boy name. In 2024, 765 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Solomon?

Solomon comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Solomon?

Solomon first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #198 in 1880, and 765 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Solomon?

Solomon is pronounced /ˈsɒləmən/ (IPA).

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