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Solomon
Meaning: peace · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Hebrew Shelomoh, related to shalom, 'peace'. King Solomon was famed for his wisdom.
Famous people named Solomon
- King Solomon
Nicknames
Sol, Solly
Variants & related names
Suleiman, Salomon, Shlomo
Solomon name art
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FAQ
What does the name Solomon mean?
Solomon means “peace”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Solomon a popular name?
Yes — Solomon has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Solomon?
Sol, Solly.
What are other forms of Solomon?
Suleiman, Salomon, Shlomo.
Similar names
Joshua · Nathan · Caleb · Eli · Aaron · Ezekiel
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.