Soloman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soloman

Boy #4,667 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew shalom

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,667
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol, Solly, Sal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Soloman Rank #4,667
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4667 for Soloman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Soloman ___

  • Soloman James
  • Soloman David
  • Soloman Isaiah
  • Soloman Emmanuel
  • Soloman Nathaniel
  • Soloman Benjamin

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Soloman

Ezra Elijah Cyrus Miriam Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soloman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Soloman at #4667 in the United States.

What do Soloman and Theodore mean?

Soloman means "peaceful, man of peace" (Hebrew shalom origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Soloman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Soloman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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