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Suleman

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-leh-MAHN /su.lɛˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Sulaiman/Solomon — from the Arabic/Hebrew root for 'peace' (shalom/salaam), hence 'peaceful; man of peace'Low

In 30 seconds: Peaceful: Suleman is a form of Sulaiman/Solomon. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'soo-leh-MAHN').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA form of Sulaiman/Solomon — from the Arabic/Hebrew root for 'peace' (shalom/salaam), hence 'peaceful; man of peace'
U.S. rank (2024)#8216 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219932024

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

Suleman is a form of Sulaiman/Solomon — from the Arabic/Hebrew root for 'peace' (shalom/salaam), hence 'peaceful; man of peace'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'soo-leh-MAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, peaceful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Solomon/Sulaiman comes from the root for 'peace' (shalom/salaam), hence 'peaceful' — Suleman is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'soo-leh-MAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sulaiman — form of Solomon

Variations

SulaimanSuleimanSolomon

Nicknames

Sule

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If you like Suleman…

Sulaiman— the standard form
Suleiman— a kin spelling
Solomon— the Hebrew form
Salman— a sound-neighbor 'peace'-rooted boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suleman mean?

Suleman is a form of Sulaiman/Solomon — Arabic/Hebrew 'peaceful; man of peace'.

How do you pronounce Suleman?

It's said soo-leh-MAHN /su.lɛˈmɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Suleman a boy or girl name?

Suleman is a boy's name.

How popular is Suleman?

Suleman is a very rare name in the U.S.

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