Hebrew Boy Names That Mean Peace

Hebrew boy names that mean peace often share one root word, shalom, which resurfaces in surprising disguises across this list of forty-six names.

Names48

OriginHebrew

MeaningPeace

GenderBoy

The Hebrew word shalom means far more than the absence of conflict — it carries a sense of wholeness, completeness, well-being. That root shows up directly in Shalom itself, and again in Solomon and its Jewish forms Shlomo and Shlome, all built on the same three letters: sh-l-m.

Salem carries the same root through Jeru-shalem, 'foundation of peace,' though its Massachusetts history adds an unexpected dark note. Shulem is its Yiddish cousin — a warm, everyday nickname still used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, proof that shalom never really left everyday speech.

Hebrew Boy Names That Mean Peace in Unexpected Forms

Not every name here reads as obviously Hebrew. Axel, the most popular name on this list at #79, is the Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Absalom, 'father of peace' — a name most parents associate with Guns N' Roses, not the Bible. Aksel is its Norwegian and Danish twin. Shiloh and Shilo take a different Hebrew route, naming a peaceful resting place rather than using the word peace directly, and both are currently rising in use.

Where the Peace Root Travels Beyond Hebrew Itself

Suleiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, traditionally read as 'man of peace,' and remains common across the Muslim world. Yunis is the Arabic form of Jonah, meaning 'dove' rather than peace directly, but carried by a prophet honored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike, its dove imagery has long stood for peace and mercy.

Names List

Axel#79 in the U.S.Father of peace; Scandinavian form of Absalom from Hebrew AvshalomPronounced AK-sul▶Shiloh#278 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongsPronounced SHY-loh▶Solomon#422 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shelomoh, derived from shalom meaning peace; the third King of Israel, renowned for his wisdoPronounced SOL-oh-mun▶Salem#679 in the U.S.Peace; safe; complete; from Hebrew shalem (whole, complete, peaceful), sharing the root with shalom and JPronounced SAY-lum▶Shlomo#977 in the U.S.Peace; Hebrew form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo (shalom: peace)Pronounced SHLOH-moh▶Aksel#1429 in the U.S.Father of peace, my father is peacePronounced AHK-sel▶Shilo#1669 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Shiloh, a biblical Hebrew place name interpreted as "tranquil, peace" or messianicaPronounced SHY-loh▶Shalom#1722 in the U.S."peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalomPronounced shah-LOHM▶Suleiman#1785 in the U.S.Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)Pronounced sool-AYM-an▶Shulem#2022 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mPronounced SHOO-lem▶Shlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peacePronounced SHLOH-meh▶Yunis#3203 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jonah (Yunus); dove, symbolizing peace and God's mercyPronounced YOO-nis▶Sulayman#3440 in the U.S.The Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke with birdsPronounced soo-lay-MAHN▶Zalmen#3446 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi communitiesPronounced ZAHL-men▶Suleyman#3870 in the U.S.Turkish form of Solomon — 'man of peace' — Suleiman the Magnificent's imperial namePronounced soo-lay-MAHN▶Axyl#3983 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Axel — Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew 'father of peace'Pronounced AK-səl▶Shyloh#4043 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs', read as a messianic titlePronounced SHY-loh▶Shloma#4157 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon/Shlomo — Hebrew, 'peace'Pronounced SHLOH-mah▶Sollie#4302 in the U.S.Sollie is an affectionate short form of Solomon, from the Hebrew Shelomo, built on shalom, 'peace.' SometPronounced SOL-ee▶Shylo#4396 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil, peaceful' or 'he to whom it belongs'; a biblical place; routes Pronounced SHY-loh▶Shloime#4528 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (from shalom)Pronounced SHLOY-mə▶Souleymane#4531 in the U.S.West African (Francophone) form of Suleiman/Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise kingPronounced soo-lay-MAHN▶Suliman#4532 in the U.S.Spelling of Suleiman/Sulayman — the Arabic Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise prophet-kingPronounced soo-lee-MAHN▶Zalman#4550 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (via Salomon/Zalman)Pronounced ZAHL-mən▶Soloman#4670 in the U.S.-a- spelling of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' — the wise kingPronounced SOL-ə-mən▶Axiel#4888 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Axel ('father of peace', a Scandinavian Absalom) to the -iel ('of God') ending; roPronounced AK-see-el▶Nahim#4974 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nachum, 'comforter, comfort' (the prophet Nahum), and/or Arabic naim, 'pleasant, tranquil, coPronounced nah-HEEM▶Yian#5636 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Ian/Yannis ('God is gracious', Hebrew/Greek/Scottish); also a Chinese name (yi'an, varPronounced YEE-ən▶Axil#6481 in the U.S.A spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of Absalom, from Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace; my father isPronounced AK-sil▶Axxel#6928 in the U.S.A double-x respelling of Axel, the Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Avshalom (Absalom), 'my father is peacPronounced AK-sul▶Jedi#6990 in the U.S.Best known as a Star Wars name (a Jedi knight, a guardian of peace); sometimes also linked to the Hebrew Pronounced JEH-dy▶Axcel#7279 in the U.S.A spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Absalom, 'my father is peace; father of peace'Pronounced AHK-sel▶Absalom#7735 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avshalom, 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, 'peace')Pronounced AB-suh-lom▶Zollie#7829 in the U.S.Zollie is a homey diminutive used in the nineteenth-century South, most often as a pet form of Zachariah Pronounced ZOL-ee▶Sabbath#8092 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shabbat, 'the day of rest' - a day kept holy in Judaism and Christianity, tied to the worPronounced SAB-uth▶Suleman#8216 in the U.S.A form of Sulaiman/Solomon — from the Arabic/Hebrew root for 'peace' (shalom/salaam), hence 'peaceful; maPronounced soo-leh-MAHN▶Soliman#8848 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Suleiman/Solomon — from the Hebrew Shlomo/Arabic Sulayman, 'peace; peaceful; a man of Pronounced SOH-lee-man▶Acxel#8956 in the U.S.A spelling of Axel — a Scandinavian form of Absalom, from the Hebrew Avshalom, 'the father of peace; fathPronounced AHK-sel▶Chiloh#9114 in the U.S.A spelling of Shiloh — from the Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (read aPronounced SHY-loh▶Meshulem#10519 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Meshullam, 'befriended; at peace; made whole; repaid' (from the root shalam, tied to shalPronounced meh-SHOO-lem▶Shloima#10714 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Solomon (Shlomo), from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace.' Warm and traditional in Ashkenazi JePronounced SHLOY-muh▶Jerusalem#11529 in the U.S.Jerusalem is the name of the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its Hebrew name YerushPronounced juh-ROO-suh-lem▶Shailo#12088 in the U.S.Shailo reads as a modern respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place-name understood as 'tranquil; peaceful' oPronounced SHY-lo▶Shlomie#12096 in the U.S.Shlomie is a Yiddish affectionate form of Shlomo (Solomon), from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace' — so 'peacefuPronounced SHLOH-mee▶Shalev#13870 in the U.S.From the Hebrew shalev, 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli given name built on the same peacefulPronounced shah-LEV▶Shlomy#13880 in the U.S.A Hebrew and Yiddish pet form of Shlomo — the Hebrew name behind Solomon — from shalom, 'peace'. Shlomy iPronounced SHLOH-mee▶Shulim#13888 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Shalom, 'peace'. Shulim (also Sholom, Shulem) is used in Ashkenazi and Pronounced SHOO-lim▶ShailohA respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place name read as 'tranquil; peaceful' or 'his gift', and understood Pronounced SHY-loh▶

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Frequently Asked

What is the most popular Hebrew boy name that means peace?

Axel currently ranks highest in the U.S. at #79, though it reaches its Hebrew meaning through Absalom rather than shalom directly. Among the direct shalom-root names, Solomon is the most widely used and is currently rising.

Why do so many Hebrew names for 'peace' sound different from each other?

They come from different paths through the same root. Shalom, Shlomo, and Shulem all descend from shalom, but Yiddish, Jewish, and biblical-place traditions shaped each spelling and sound differently over centuries.

Is Shiloh a Hebrew name for peace, or something else?

Both, in a sense. Shiloh is a Hebrew place name usually read as 'peaceful' or 'place of rest,' distinct from the shalom root but carrying the same gentle meaning parents are drawn to.