Solomon

Boy's name

Solomon is derived from the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh) meaning "peaceful".

Meaning Peace
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 765
Peak year 2016

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Solomon Northup - Author of "12 Years a Slave"
  • Solomon Burke - Soul singer and songwriter
  • Solomon Thomas - NFL defensive lineman
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim - Art collector and museum founder
  • Solomon Islands - Country in the South Pacific Ocean
  • Solomon Grundy - Fictional character in DC Comics
  • Solomon Hill - NBA basketball player
  • Solomon Lew - Australian businessman and investor
  • Solomon Asante - Ghanaian soccer player
  • Solomon Kane - Fictional character created by Robert E. Howard

Brothers for Solomon

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Sisters for Solomon

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Name Variants

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