Solomon Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name is strongly connected with King Solomon, a king known for his wisdom.

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A Deep Dive

Solomon Overview

Meaning

Peace

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Solomon is derived from the Hebrew name โ€œShelomoh,โ€ which originates from the Hebrew word โ€œshalom,โ€ meaning โ€œpeaceโ€โ€‹.

Religion

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Pronunciation

/หˆsษ’lษ™mษ™n/

Popularity

Solomon is a well-known name, particularly in the United States, Israel, and among Jewish communities worldwide. In 2023, it ranked #443 for boys in the USAโ€‹.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Wise, peaceful, strong, intelligent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with King Solomon

Name Day

June 13 (France)โ€‹, June 25th
A Deep Dive

Solomon Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Salomon, Shlomo, Soliman, Suleiman, Zalman, Solomone, Suleyman, Solomรฃo, ล alomoun, Salman

Common Nicknames

Sol, Solo, Solly, Mon, Sal, Sunny, Sonny, Manny, Solo, Soli

Diminutives

Solly, Solie, Sollyman, Solito, Solly-boy, Solman, Solito, Sollie, Solman, Soli

Famous People

  • Solomon Burke
    (American Soul Singer)
  • Solomon Northup
    (American Author)
  • Solomon Thomas
    (American Football Player)
  • Solomon Cutner
    (British Pianist)
  • Solomon Asch
    (Polish-American Psychologist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Solomon Grundy
    ("DC Comics")
  • "Song of Solomon"
    (Novel)
  • King Solomon
    ("Bible," Ancient Text)
  • Solomon Lane
    ("Mission: Impossible โ€“ Rogue Nation," Film)
  • Solomon Northup
    ("12 Years a Slave," Film)

Places

  • Solomon Town
    (Kansas, USA)
  • Solomon Islands
    (Oceania)
  • Solomon Gulch
    (Alaska, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Solomon?

The name Solomon means โ€œpeace,โ€ implying wisdom and tranquility, often associated with the biblical King Solomon.

What Is the Origin of The Name Solomon?

Solomon has its roots in Latin, derived from the Hebrew name โ€œShelomoh,โ€ which comes from โ€œshalom,โ€ meaning peace.

Solomon Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Solomon in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4192021#4372022#4432023
Top 3 Rankings#1961880#2091885#2151884

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Solomon

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023443
(-6 from 2022)
696
(-12 from 2022)
0.03801
2022437
(-18 from 2021)
708
(-27 from 2021)
0.03780
2021419
(-17 from 2020)
735
(-14 from 2020)
0.03923
2020402
(+8 from 2019)
749
(-3 from 2019)
0.04049
2019410
(-23 from 2018)
752
(-71 from 2018)
0.03913
2018387
(-11 from 2017)
823
(-58 from 2017)
0.04234
2017376
(-8 from 2016)
881
(-23 from 2016)
0.04451
2016368
(+1 from 2015)
904
(+32 from 2015)
0.04463
2015369
(+10 from 2014)
872
(+40 from 2014)
0.04265
2014379
(+40 from 2013)
832
(+125 from 2013)
0.04060
2013419
(+16 from 2012)
707
(+70 from 2012)
0.03499
2012435
(+10 from 2011)
637
(+28 from 2011)
0.03139
2011445
(+19 from 2010)
609
(+43 from 2010)
0.02998
2010464
(-8 from 2009)
566
(-32 from 2009)
0.02755
2009456
(-34 from 2008)
598
(-94 from 2008)
0.02820
2008422
(+30 from 2007)
692
(+78 from 2007)
0.03174
2007452
(+21 from 2006)
614
(+51 from 2006)
0.02772
2006473
(-5 from 2005)
563
(+28 from 2005)
0.02568
2005468
(+7 from 2004)
535
(+5 from 2004)
0.02515
2004475
(+19 from 2003)
530
(+34 from 2003)
0.02508
2003494
(-34 from 2002)
496
(-31 from 2002)
0.02361
2002460
(-26 from 2001)
527
(-31 from 2001)
0.02550
2001434
(+28 from 2000)
558
(+42 from 2000)
0.02698
2000462
(-20 from 1999)
516
(-5 from 1999)
0.02471
1999442
(+57 from 1998)
521
(+90 from 1998)
0.02555
1998499
(+2 from 1997)
431
(+16 from 1997)
0.02126
1997501
(+32 from 1996)
415
(+52 from 1996)
0.02077
1996533
(+34 from 1995)
363
(+39 from 1995)
0.01812
1995567
(+27 from 1994)
324
(+22 from 1994)
0.01611
1994594
(+13 from 1993)
302
(+10 from 1993)
0.01482
1993607
(+36 from 1992)
292
(+35 from 1992)
0.01414
1992643
(-14 from 1991)
257
(-3 from 1991)
0.01224
1991629
(+56 from 1990)
260
(+42 from 1990)
0.01227
1990685
(-83 from 1989)
218
(-47 from 1989)
0.01013
1989602
(-26 from 1988)
265
(+10 from 1988)
0.01264
1988576
(+26 from 1987)
255
(+28 from 1987)
0.01274
1987602
(-3 from 1986)
227
(+6 from 1986)
0.01164
1986599
(-34 from 1985)
221
(-22 from 1985)
0.01150
1985565
(-36 from 1984)
243
(-20 from 1984)
0.01263
1984529
(+39 from 1983)
263
(+42 from 1983)
0.01401
1983568
(-72 from 1982)
221
(-74 from 1982)
0.01186
1982496
(+107 from 1981)
295
(+95 from 1981)
0.01563
1981603
(-14 from 1980)
200
(-14 from 1980)
0.01074
1980589
(-35 from 1979)
214
(-26 from 1979)
0.01154
1979554
(+15 from 1978)
240
(+23 from 1978)
0.01340
1978569
(-7 from 1977)
217
(-5 from 1977)
0.01270
1977562
(+26 from 1976)
222
(+29 from 1976)
0.01299
1976588
(+30 from 1975)
193
(+20 from 1975)
0.01182
1975618
(-6 from 1974)
173
(+1 from 1974)
0.01066
1974612
(+17 from 1973)
172
(+14 from 1973)
0.01055
1973629
(+37 from 1972)
158
(+13 from 1972)
0.00979
1972666
(-44 from 1971)
145
(-32 from 1971)
0.00866
1971622
(+73 from 1970)
177
(+35 from 1970)
0.00974
1970695
(-34 from 1969)
142
No change from 1969
0.00745
1969661
(+8 from 1968)
142
(+17 from 1968)
0.00776
1968669
(+28 from 1967)
125
(+11 from 1967)
0.00704
1967697
(-10 from 1966)
114
(-2 from 1966)
0.00641
1966687
(-51 from 1965)
116
(-24 from 1965)
0.00638
1965636
(+33 from 1964)
140
(+8 from 1964)
0.00739
1964669
(+35 from 1963)
132
(+11 from 1963)
0.00651
1963704
(+4 from 1962)
121
(+3 from 1962)
0.00586
1962708
(-57 from 1961)
118
(-27 from 1961)
0.00561
1961651
(+44 from 1960)
145
(+17 from 1960)
0.00672
1960695
(-100 from 1959)
128
(-44 from 1959)
0.00591
1959595
(+69 from 1958)
172
(+38 from 1958)
0.00794
1958664
(-63 from 1957)
134
(-29 from 1957)
0.00622
1957601
(-5 from 1956)
163
No change from 1956
0.00745
1956596
(-29 from 1955)
163
(-7 from 1955)
0.00759
1955567
(+6 from 1954)
170
(+4 from 1954)
0.00813
1954573
(+32 from 1953)
166
(+22 from 1953)
0.00802
1953605
(-40 from 1952)
144
(-10 from 1952)
0.00719
1952565
(-55 from 1951)
154
(-24 from 1951)
0.00780
1951510
(+65 from 1950)
178
(+39 from 1950)
0.00931
1950575
(-103 from 1949)
139
(-55 from 1949)
0.00764
1949472
(+16 from 1948)
194
(+9 from 1948)
0.01077
1948488
(+32 from 1947)
185
(+15 from 1947)
0.01038
1947520
(+27 from 1946)
170
(+34 from 1946)
0.00915
1946547
(+6 from 1945)
136
(+19 from 1945)
0.00824
1945553
(-12 from 1944)
117
(-10 from 1944)
0.00853
1944541
(-41 from 1943)
127
(-27 from 1943)
0.00914
1943500
(+3 from 1942)
154
(+6 from 1942)
0.01059
1942503
(+47 from 1941)
148
(+30 from 1941)
0.01051
1941550
(-79 from 1940)
118
(-32 from 1940)
0.00940
1940471
(+62 from 1939)
150
(+34 from 1939)
0.01265
1939533
(-49 from 1938)
116
(-27 from 1938)
0.01024
1938484
(+1 from 1937)
143
(+5 from 1937)
0.01258
1937485
(-30 from 1936)
138
(-15 from 1936)
0.01262
1936455
(+43 from 1935)
153
(+22 from 1935)
0.01438
1935498
(-38 from 1934)
131
(-18 from 1934)
0.01225
1934460
(+1 from 1933)
149
(+4 from 1933)
0.01403
1933461
(-22 from 1932)
145
(-19 from 1932)
0.01421
1932439
(+13 from 1931)
164
(+9 from 1931)
0.01526
1931452
(-27 from 1930)
155
(-38 from 1930)
0.01449
1930425
(-15 from 1929)
193
(-11 from 1929)
0.01709
1929410
(-4 from 1928)
204
(-14 from 1928)
0.01842
1928406
(+10 from 1927)
218
(+9 from 1927)
0.01910
1927416
(-7 from 1926)
209
(-5 from 1926)
0.01799
1926409
(-67 from 1925)
214
(-76 from 1925)
0.01868
1925342
(+22 from 1924)
290
(+19 from 1924)
0.02519
1924364
(-36 from 1923)
271
(-43 from 1923)
0.02318
1923328
(-16 from 1922)
314
(-20 from 1922)
0.02773
1922312
(-9 from 1921)
334
(-22 from 1921)
0.02968
1921303
(-1 from 1920)
356
No change from 1920
0.03128
1920302
(-15 from 1919)
356
(+3 from 1919)
0.03234
1919287
(-9 from 1918)
353
(-14 from 1918)
0.03477
1918278
(-15 from 1917)
367
(-9 from 1917)
0.03500
1917263
(+27 from 1916)
376
(+59 from 1916)
0.03919
1916290
(-10 from 1915)
317
(+5 from 1915)
0.03434
1915280
(-32 from 1914)
312
(+15 from 1914)
0.03542
1914248
(+12 from 1913)
297
(+82 from 1913)
0.04346
1913260
(-35 from 1912)
215
(-18 from 1912)
0.04009
1912225
(-4 from 1911)
233
(+104 from 1911)
0.05161
1911221
(+54 from 1910)
129
(+48 from 1910)
0.05344
1910275
(-26 from 1909)
81
(+2 from 1909)
0.03885
1909249
(+25 from 1908)
79
(+18 from 1908)
0.04467
1908274
(-14 from 1907)
61
(-4 from 1907)
0.03667
1907260
(+33 from 1906)
65
(+17 from 1906)
0.04099
1906293
(-3 from 1905)
48
(+1 from 1905)
0.03332
1905290
(-20 from 1904)
47
(-3 from 1904)
0.03281
1904270
(+12 from 1903)
50
(+6 from 1903)
0.03610
1903282
(-61 from 1902)
44
(-22 from 1902)
0.03402
1902221
(+63 from 1901)
66
(+29 from 1901)
0.04972
1901284
(-45 from 1900)
37
(-35 from 1900)
0.03201
1900239
(+47 from 1899)
72
(+35 from 1899)
0.04441
1899286
(+2 from 1898)
37
(-3 from 1898)
0.03212
1898288
(-25 from 1897)
40
(-4 from 1897)
0.03028
1897263
(+14 from 1896)
44
No change from 1896
0.03608
1896277
(-26 from 1895)
44
(-7 from 1895)
0.03409
1895251
(+57 from 1894)
51
(+19 from 1894)
0.04027
1894308
(-44 from 1893)
32
(-12 from 1893)
0.02562
1893264
(+10 from 1892)
44
(+1 from 1892)
0.03635
1892274
(-9 from 1891)
43
(+6 from 1891)
0.03271
1891265
(-6 from 1890)
37
(-6 from 1890)
0.03386
1890259
(+4 from 1889)
43
(+3 from 1889)
0.03592
1889263
(+10 from 1888)
40
(-3 from 1888)
0.03360
1888273
(+16 from 1887)
43
(+10 from 1887)
0.03310
1887289
(-35 from 1886)
33
(-12 from 1886)
0.03019
1886254
(-45 from 1885)
45
(-13 from 1885)
0.03780
1885209
(+6 from 1884)
58
(-2 from 1884)
0.05002
1884215
(+22 from 1883)
60
(+15 from 1883)
0.04888
1883237
(-6 from 1882)
45
(-6 from 1882)
0.04001
1882231
(-12 from 1881)
51
(+2 from 1881)
0.04179
1881219
(-23 from 1880)
49
(-13 from 1880)
0.04525
1880196
First SSA data recorded
62
First SSA data recorded
0.05237

American States Popularity Rankings for Solomon

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2822021#2412022#2672023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4652021#5322022#4092023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6102021#5392022#7392023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4692021#4102022#5152023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4802021#5522022#6032023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4782021#5002022#3962023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3992021#4082022#6312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4102021#4092022#5342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4532021#3982022#4032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5842021#5412022#3982023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3442021#3972022#4662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3252021#3882022#6862023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3922021#3342022#3932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3932021#3742022#4342023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6292021#9402022#6962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3702021#4442022#4942023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1332015#3172017#2942020

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3312021#5242022#3842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5622021#3622022#4372023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4142021#4122022#2902023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5212016#3592017#4592021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3562021#4722022#4842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5012021#4612022#3782023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4742021#5652022#5632023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3292021#4012022#7882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4762020#4022021#6652023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6742021#4802022#6272023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2942021#3222022#2962023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7892021#5872022#5462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5682021#5272022#3402023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3652021#4772022#5532023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4572021#6702022#5552023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2892021#3782022#3472023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1722018#1362021#2022022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3822021#4662022#3462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4432015#5592021#5012022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4572015#3702016#4312019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3022020#3322021#3782023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3072021#4792022#3462023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2142020#1472022#1382023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3842016#4092020#3092021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4992015#4092019#4972022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2862014#2302015#1982017

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2212005#2182020#1732023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2582016#2452018#2552019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2122015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1711996

Popularity Rankings for Solomon in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3412019#3902020#3812021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3422015#4162018#3952023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4012016#4722018#3502020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3852020#3502021#4752023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5071994#4081995#5391998

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6372020#4142021#4292022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7522020#6642021#4312022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#9602020#9802021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Solomon a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Solomon is mostly used for boys, linked to its biblical association with King Solomon.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Solomon

Solomon in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Solomon Burke (Soul Singer, 1940โ€“2010): A pioneering figure in soul music with hits like "Cry to Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love."
  • Solomon Northup (Author, 1808โ€“1863): An African American abolitionist whose memoir "12 Years a Slave" was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film.
  • Solomon Thomas (Football Player, 1995): An NFL defensive end who has played for the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Solomon Cutner (Pianist, 1902โ€“1988): A renowned British pianist known for his interpretations of Beethoven and Brahms.
  • Solomon Asch (Psychologist, 1907โ€“1996): An influential psychologist famous for his research in social psychology, particularly conformity experiments.
  • Solomon Grundy ("DC Comics," 1944): A supervillain in the DC Comics universe, known for his resurrection and zombie-like appearance.
  • Song of Solomon (1977 Novel): A novel by Toni Morrison that explores African American culture and heritage through the protagonist Milkman Dead.
  • King Solomon ("Bible," Ancient Text): A biblical figure celebrated for his wisdom and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
  • Solomon Lane ("Mission: Impossible โ€“ Rogue Nation," 2015 Film): The main antagonist, a former MI6 agent turned rogue leader of the Syndicate.
  • Solomon Northup ("12 Years a Slave," 2013 Film): A free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, with his story adapted into an Oscar-winning film.
  • Solomon Town (Kansas, USA): A small town in Kansas, known for its agricultural community and friendly residents.
  • Solomon Islands (Oceania): A nation consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands, known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes.
  • Solomon Gulch (Alaska, USA): An area in Valdez, Alaska, known for its scenic views and outdoor recreational activities.

Similar Names to Solomon

Sibling Names for Solomon