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Solomon name meaning
First Name
34k
in the U.S.
since 1880
34k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Solomon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Solomon
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
66%
English
14%
African
7%
Nigerian
3%
Jewish
3%
Chinese
3%
Indian (Sanskrit)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 4 people from all over the world agree the name Solomon is of Nigerian / Jewish origin and means "Peace".
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Solomon means "Tell us what the name means peace".
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Solomon means "Wise".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Solomon means "King. Or Wise Man".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Solomon means "Jesus".
- A submission from India says the name Solomon means "Raja" and is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Sol"o*mon
One of the kings of Israel, noted for his superior wisdom and magnificent reign; hence, a very wise man.
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
Wiktionary
From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”).
- In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A person of unusual wisdom.
- A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of about 20 liters, equivalent to 28 standard bottles.
Solomon was also found in the following language(s): Latin
Notable Persons Named Solomon
Notable Persons Named Solomon
Solomon
Solomon is a monarch. He holds the title King of Israel and Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy). He has had major accomplishments since 970.
Solomon Northup
Solomon was born in 1807 in Minerva, Essex County, New York, U.S. He breathed his last breath in 1863.
Solomon Grundy
Solomon Grundy is a comics character.
Sid James
Sid James was a comedian. Sid was given the name Solomon Joel Cohen on May 8th, 1913 in Hillbrow. He breathed his last breath on April 26th, 1976.
Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow was a writer. Saul was given the name Solomon Bellows on June 10th, 1915 in Lachine, Quebec. He left this life on April 5th, 2005.
Steven Hill
Steven Hill is an actor. He was most prominent from 1949 to present. Steven was given the name Solomon Krakovsky on February 24th, 1922 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Solomon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Solomon
Solomon
Solomon is a monarch. He holds the title King of Israel and Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy). He has had major accomplishments since 970.
Stacey Solomon
Stacey Solomon is a pop music and contemporary r&b musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2009 to present. Stacey was given the name Stacey Chanelle Charlene Solomon on October 4th, 1989 in Dagenham.
Andrew Solomon
Andrew was born on October 30th, 1963 in New York.
Prabhu Solomon
Prabhu Solomon is a film director, film producer, director, and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1999. Prabhu was born on May 7th, 1969.
Herbie Mann
Herbie Mann was a jazz, bossa nova, disco, and world music musician. He plays Flute, Saxophone, and Bass clarinet. His most notable accomplishments were from 1953 to 2003. Herbie was given the name Herbert Jay Solomon on April 16th, 1930 in Brooklyn. He left this life on July 1st, 2003.
Mel Stuart
Mel Stuart was a director and producer. His career lasted from 1963 to 2000. Mel was given the name Stuart Solomon on September 2nd, 1928. He passed away on August 9th, 2012.
- Susan Solomon
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- Allan CarrProducer
- Evan SolomonWriter
- Norman SolomonActivist
- Reekado BanksMusician
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- Sean C. Solomon
- Duane Solomon
- Gerald B. H. SolomonCongressman
Common last names for Solomon
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Solomon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 57.83% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.11% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.13% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.36% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.41% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.15% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Solomon
People with the last name Solomon are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Solomon
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| #140 | Last Name First Names |
| #25 | Vintage Boy Names |