Abel
Hebrew
“breath”
Mostly boys · Hebrew
“peace”
Say it SAH-luh-munPronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Solomon is a Hebrew name associated with shalom, meaning ‘peace.’ It has a longstanding biblical connection and also appears in literature, including works by Charles Dickens.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 422 | 767 |
| 2024 | Boys | 416 | 771 |
| 2023 | Boys | 438 | 711 |
| 2022 | Boys | 438 | 710 |
| 2021 | Boys | 418 | 737 |
| 2020 | Boys | 402 | 750 |
| 2019 | Boys | 408 | 757 |
| 2018 | Boys | 387 | 825 |
| 2017 | Boys | 376 | 883 |
| 2016 | Boys | 368 | 907 |
| 2015 | Boys | 369 | 873 |
| 2014 | Boys | 379 | 832 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
Keep the possibilities coming
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“breath”
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