Solomon
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Solomon is a Hebrew name meaning “peace”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Solomon
Solomon is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning peace. The name is derived from the Hebrew word shalom, representing wholeness, harmony, and peace. It is most notably associated with Solomon, the biblical king described in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, who is celebrated for his immense wisdom and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
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Gender Usage of the Name Solomon
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Solomon is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Solomon
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Solomon is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 4.5K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 9.2K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 76K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Solomon ranked #465 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #481 in 2024 — an improvement of 16 places. Solomon maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #203 in 1911. Its lowest recorded position was #1,077 in 1964. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -89 places (from #376 to #465).
Name StyleMethodology
Solomon is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 407 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,056 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Solomon
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Solomon utilizes three syllables with a primary stress on the first, providing a rhythmic and formal tone. It is historically linked to King Solomon of Ancient Israel. The weight of this association results in an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Solomon
Middle names used with SolomonMethodology
Solomon is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Solomon James · Solomon David · Solomon Joseph · Solomon Isaac · Solomon ElijahView all 185 boy middle names.
- Total 283 middle names used with Solomon
- 14 girl middle names used with Solomon
- 73 unisex middle names used with Solomon
Middle name suggestions for SolomonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Solomon is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Solomon Malik · Solomon Micah · Solomon Monte · Solomon Myron · Solomon Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Solomon
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Solomon appears 295 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - II Samuel (2SA 5:14):
These are the names of those whose birth took place in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab and Nathan and Solomon
- Old Testament - I Kings (1KI 1:10):
But he did not send for Nathan the prophet and Benaiah and the other men of war and Solomon his brother.
Bird AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Bird-Inspired Boy Names, Solomon appears in the common names of 3 bird species, including:
- Solomon Islands Crowned-pigeon (Microgoura meeki Rothschild, 1904) — Columbidae
- Pacific Kingfisher (solomon Is.) (Todiramphus sacer (J.F.Gmelin, 1788)) — Alcedinidae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 19 biological records matching the name Solomon. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Solomon
Sound Like Solomon Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Salman · Sulaiman · Salomon · View all 60 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Steven · Stephen · Samuel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Solomon Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Solomon”
Dictionary Meaning of "Solomon"Methodology
In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David
Examples
- And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome
Examples
- Authorities have identified Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, as the suspect in the Antioch High School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
A surname from Hebrew
An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States
A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States
An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Translations
The name Solomon has 118 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as king of Israel, in Portuguese it is rendered as male given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Solomon in ASL
- S
- o
- l
- o
- m
- o
- n
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