Solomon

Boy name variations

Family name origins & meanings

• Jewish, English, Scottish, Dutch, French, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish (Solomón) : vernacular form of the Biblical Hebrew male personal name Shelomo (a derivative of shalom ‘peace’). This was fairly widespread in the Middle Ages among Christians; it has for generations been a popular Jewish name. In the Bible it is the name of King David’s successor, noted for his wisdom. Among Christians it was also used as a nickname for a man who was considered wise.