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Absalom

♂ Boy

Pronounced AB-suh-lom /ˈæb.sə.lɒm/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace')Low

In 30 seconds: Father of peace: Absalom is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AB-suh-lom').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace')

U.S. rank (2024)#7735 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Absalom comes from Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace'; a son of King David, known for his beauty and rebellion). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AB-suh-lom'; nickname Abs).

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Jewish families. Rare, father-of-peace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Absalom means 'father of peace' in Hebrew (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace') — a son of King David — lyrical and classic (said 'AB-suh-lom').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Absalom — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AvshalomAbsalonAbsolom

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Absalom mean?

Absalom is Hebrew for 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace').

How do you pronounce Absalom?

It's said AB-suh-lom /ˈæb.sə.lɒm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Absalom a boy or girl name?

Absalom is a boy's name.

How popular is Absalom?

Absalom is a rare name in the U.S.