Absalom

Q: How popular is the name Absalom?

Absalom is ranked #8243 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ABS-uhl-uhm ]

Boy Name #8,243 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Absalom is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ABS-uhl-uhm.

Parents who love the name Absalom often also consider Rza, Arwyn, .

Popularity Over Time

#8,243

Current Rank

Peaked 1974 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,243
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Abs Aby Absie Absaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Absalom Brooks

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Absalom James

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Absalom Kai

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Absalom Cole

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Rza Boy Arabic/Persian Ohtli Boy Nahuatl Arwyn Boy Welsh Azuriah Boy Kindred Boy Zaeden Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Absalom

Is Absalom a boy or girl name?

Absalom is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Absalom?

Absalom is pronounced ABS-uhl-uhm.

How popular is the name Absalom?

Absalom is currently ranked #8243 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Absalom?

Common nicknames for Absalom include Abs, Aby, Absie, and Absaie.

Is Absalom a common or rare name?

Absalom is an uncommon name, ranked #8243 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Absalom

Absalom is a boy name .

Absalom is currently ranked #8,243 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Absalom include Abs, Aby, Absie, and Absaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.