Absalom Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Absalom Name at a Glance

Name	Absalom
Meaning	Father of peace
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Absalom Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Absalom means “Father of peace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Absalom Name Origin

Our database records Absalom under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Absalom a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Absalom is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Absalom

When considering Absalom for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.