How to say it
SOL · o · mon
ˈsɒl.ə.mən
Masculine
Solomon
Peace
What it means
Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace,' from shalom.
Solomon comes from the Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace,' from shalom. King Solomon, son of David, was the byword for wisdom, famed for his even-handed judgment, the building of the Temple, and the Song of Songs. He is revered across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where he is Sulayman. The name reads wise and gentle, and shortens to Sol or Solly.
How to spell Solomon
The standard spelling is Solomon. Common variants include Salomon, Sulayman, Shlomo, but Solomon is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #198 in 1880, currently #422 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Sol and Solly are the shorts.
- Worth knowing
King Solomon the wise; honored across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (as Sulayman).
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- King Solomon son of David, the wise king who built the First Temple
Spelling variants
- Salomon
- Sulayman
- Shlomo
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Common questions
- What does the name Solomon mean?
- Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace,' from shalom.
- What does Solomon mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Solomon means "Peace." Solomon comes from the Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace,' from shalom. King Solomon, son of David, was the byword for wisdom, famed for his even-handed judgment, the building of the Temple, and the Song of Songs. He is revered across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where he is Sulayman. The name reads wise and gentle, and shortens to Sol or Solly.
- How do you pronounce Solomon?
- Solomon is pronounced ˈsɒl.ə.mən. Say it as SOL-o-mon, with the stress on the "sol" syllable.
- How do you spell Solomon?
- The standard spelling is Solomon. Common spelling variants include Salomon, Sulayman, Shlomo.
- Is Solomon a boy or girl name?
- Solomon is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Solomon?
- Solomon ranked #422 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.