Solomon

שְׁלֹמֹה

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: peace

• Solomon is the English form of Shlomo, rooted in the Hebrew word for peace, and it belongs to the biblical king who became synonymous with wisdom itself. It is a name that has been worn by rulers, scholars, and everyday people for millennia, carrying a sense of calm authority that few names can match.

  Beyond the biblical king, the name Solomon belongs to Solomon Schechter, the visionary rabbi and scholar who founded Conservative Judaism in America and unearthed a treasure trove of 300,000 ancient Jewish manuscripts in the Cairo Geniza. It's been quietly climbing back among parents who want something stately without the stuffiness. The built-in nickname Sol is pure sunshine, giving it a warmth and accessibility that balances its regal history. It sounds incredible on both a baby and a Supreme Court justice — a name that grows with its owner at every stage.

• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Shlomo
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Naomi
  ,
  Miriam
  ,
  Samuel
  ,
  Elijah
• Theme: positive qualities