Solomon

/ SOL-uh-mun /
boyclassicmythicbiblicalwise

“man of peace” — Hebrew

#4172024 rank
2017peak year
34,911babies named Solomon since 1880
▲ +1%5-year trend

Solomon popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201718801920196020002024

What does Solomon mean?

From Hebrew shalom, 'peace', borne by the wise and wealthy Israelite king. A dignified biblical classic with scholarly weight.

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic

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