What origin is the name Absalom?

Absalom comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Absalom a popular name?

Absalom is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Absalom?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Absalom — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Absalom

Q: Is Absalom a rare name?

Yes. Absalom does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Absalom

Absalom

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Absalom is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Father of peace; father of peace. in the bible absalom son of king david was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance".

The meaning of Absalom is "Father of peace; father of peace. in the bible absalom son of king david was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance" — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Father of peace; father of peace. in the bible absalom son of king david was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Absalom

Very rare in US records

What does Absalom mean?

Absalom is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Father of peace; father of peace. in the bible absalom son of king david was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance".

Is Absalom a rare name?

Yes. Absalom does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Absalom

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Absalom

Absalom means "Father of peace; father of peace. in the bible absalom son of king david was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance" — these names share that spirit.