Solomon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Solomon Name at a Glance

Name	Solomon
Meaning	Peace. Variant of Shalom. In the bible Solomon (son of David and Bathsheba) succeeded his father as king of Israel and wrote Proverbs; Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Solomon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Solomon means “Peace. Variant of Shalom. In the bible Solomon (son of David and Bathsheba) succeeded his father as king of Israel and wrote Proverbs; Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon”. 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.

Solomon Name Origin

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

Is Solomon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Solomon

When considering Solomon 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.