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Solomon

peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses

שְׁלֹמֹה Σολομών, Σαλωμών she.lo.moh

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Solomon (Hebrew: שְׁלֹמֹה, she.lo.moh) means “peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 283 verses across 16 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 767 children in the United States, ranking 422. Around 38,080 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Adonijah in 1 Kings 1.

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The bearer in scripture

One person in scripture bears this name.

  1. Solomon

    United Monarchy · tribe of Judah · king · 283 verses

    son of David; father of Taphath; father of Basemath

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Scripture against society

The two measures, side by side

Concordance Depth Index 142.3 · rank 11
US usage today rank 422 · 767 births in 2025
1880 — 2025 · share per 100,000 births
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At a glance

Verses
283 across 16 books
Bearers
1 one person only
Testament
Both
Era
United Monarchy
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The same name elsewhere

CountryFormStandingBasis
United StatesSolomon rank 422 · 767 in 2025 Births in year
Brazil SALOMAO 13,225 bearers · born 1930–2010 Living residents
Spain SALOMON 723 bearers · mean age 42.1 Living residents
PortugalSalomão permitted IRN approved list

Two different questions are shown here. Rows marked births in year count children registered during a period; rows marked living residents count people of every age alive at a census. They answer different questions and are never added together.

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Using it today

Very unlikely to share a classroom with another.
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
MeasureValueReading
Given in 2025 767 Steady
All-time total38,080 Since records begin in 1880
Peak 907 in 2016 Its highest year on record
Strongest stateCA Highest share relative to births
Merged person graph283 verse pairs

In scripture

FactDetail
First appears2 Samuel 5:14
Last appearsActs 7:47
Cross-references4,671 linked passages
Computed · A2/A3Rationale generated

Names connected to this one

  • Abihail attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Eliphelet attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Ithream attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Arnan attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Elishua attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Elpelet attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Adonijah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.
  • Nathan attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of David.

Origin & meaning

Strong's number H8010
Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה
Greek Σολομών, Σαλωμών
Transliteration she.lo.moh

A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14;
son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339);
brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416);
half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A);
father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25;
§ Solomon = "peace"
son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs

Solomon, also called Jedidiah, was the son of David and Bathsheba who succeeded his father as king of Israel and was renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

The biblical story

Solomon, also known as Jedidiah, was the son of King David and Bathsheba, and the third king of Israel (2Sa.12.24; 1Ch.3.5). He was born in Jerusalem and named Solomon by his parents, but the prophet Nathan called him Jedidiah, which means "beloved of the Lord" (2Sa.12.25).

Solomon ascended to the throne after his father David's death, following a power struggle with his older brother Adonijah (1 Kings 1-2). As king, Solomon prayed for wisdom to govern his people, and God granted him exceptional wisdom, understanding, and knowledge (1Ki.3.1-15; 2Ch.1.1-12). His wisdom was demonstrated through his fair judgments, such as the famous case of the two women claiming the same baby (1Ki.3.16-28).

During his reign, Solomon undertook ambitious construction projects, most notably the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem, which took seven years to complete (1 Kings 6; 2 Chronicles 3-4). He also built a palace for himself, fortified cities, and established a strong military force (1 Kings 7; 1Ki.9.15-19; 10.26-29; 2Ch.8.1-6; 9.25-28).

Solomon's reign was marked by prosperity, wealth, and international recognition. He formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms, engaged in extensive trade, and received tribute from foreign rulers (1 Kings 5; 2Ch.9.26-28; 10.1-29; 2Ch.8.17-18; 9.1-28). The Queen of Sheba visited Solomon to test his wisdom and left impressed by his knowledge and the splendor of his court (1Ki.10.1-13; 2Ch.9.1-12).

However, Solomon's later years were marked by a decline in his faithfulness to God. He married many foreign women and allowed their religious practices to influence him, leading to the worship of false gods (1Ki.11.1-8). As a result, God declared that the kingdom would be divided after Solomon's death (1Ki.11.9-13).

Solomon is traditionally credited with authoring several biblical books, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon (Pro.1.1; Ecc.1.1; Sng.1.1). His wisdom and proverbs were widely celebrated and studied (1Ki.4.29-34; Pro.1.1; 10.1; 25.1).

After a reign of forty years, Solomon died and was succeeded by his son Rehoboam (1Ki.11.41-43; 2Ch.9.29-31). As prophesied, the kingdom was divided into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah shortly after his death (1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10).

Key verses

Solomon appears in 272 verses. Here are some of the most notable:

  1. And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

    2 Samuel 5:14

  2. And David comforted Bath–sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the Lord loved him.

    2 Samuel 12:24

  3. And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the Lord.

    2 Samuel 12:25

  4. But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.

    1 Kings 1:10

  5. Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bath–sheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?

    1 Kings 1:11
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2 Samuel (3)

  • 2 Samuel 5:14
  • 2 Samuel 12:24
  • 2 Samuel 12:25

1 Kings (139)

  • 1 Kings 1:10
  • 1 Kings 1:11
  • 1 Kings 1:12
  • 1 Kings 1:13
  • 1 Kings 1:17
  • 1 Kings 1:19
  • 1 Kings 1:21
  • 1 Kings 1:26
  • 1 Kings 1:30
  • 1 Kings 1:33
  • 1 Kings 1:34
  • 1 Kings 1:37
  • 1 Kings 1:38
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  • 1 Kings 1:43
  • 1 Kings 1:46
  • 1 Kings 1:47
  • 1 Kings 1:50
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  • 1 Kings 2:1
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  • 1 Kings 2:29
  • 1 Kings 2:41
  • 1 Kings 2:45
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  • 1 Kings 3:1
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  • 1 Kings 4:25
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  • 1 Kings 5:1
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  • 1 Kings 10:1
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  • 1 Kings 11:1
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2 Kings (4)

  • 2 Kings 21:7
  • 2 Kings 23:13
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  • 2 Kings 25:16

1 Chronicles (24)

  • 1 Chronicles 3:5
  • 1 Chronicles 3:10
  • 1 Chronicles 6:10
  • 1 Chronicles 6:32
  • 1 Chronicles 14:4
  • 1 Chronicles 18:8
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2 Chronicles (74)

  • 2 Chronicles 1:1
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  • 2 Chronicles 1:14
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  • 2 Chronicles 2:1
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  • 2 Chronicles 2:11
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  • 2 Chronicles 3:1
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  • 2 Chronicles 4:11
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  • 2 Chronicles 5:1
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Ezra (2)

  • Ezra 2:55
  • Ezra 2:58

Nehemiah (5)

  • Nehemiah 7:57
  • Nehemiah 7:60
  • Nehemiah 11:3
  • Nehemiah 12:45
  • Nehemiah 13:26

Psalms (2)

  • Psalms 72:1
  • Psalms 127:1

Proverbs (3)

  • Proverbs 1:1
  • Proverbs 10:1
  • Proverbs 25:1

Song of Solomon (7)

  • Song of Solomon 1:1
  • Song of Solomon 1:5
  • Song of Solomon 3:7
  • Song of Solomon 3:9
  • Song of Solomon 3:11
  • Song of Solomon 8:11
  • Song of Solomon 8:12

Jeremiah (1)

  • Jeremiah 52:20

Matthew (4)

  • Matthew 1:6
  • Matthew 1:7
  • Matthew 6:29
  • Matthew 12:42

Luke (2)

  • Luke 11:31
  • Luke 12:27

John (1)

  • John 10:23

Acts (1)

  • Acts 7:47

Name variants & nicknames

  • Sol — nickname
  • Solly — nickname
  • Salomón — Spanish
  • Salomão — Portuguese
  • Shlomo — Hebrew form

Notable people with this name

Solomon Burke

American soul singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

American (1940–2010)

Solomon Northup

Author of Twelve Years a Slave

American (1808–1864)

Related names

David

well-beloved, dear

[merged] Hiram

exaltation of life; a destroyer

Israel

who prevails with God

Jeroboam

he that opposes the people

Naphtali

that struggles or fights

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