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Suleyman

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-lay-MAHN /su.leɪˈmɑn/High

Meaning: Turkish form of Solomon — 'man of peace' — Suleiman the Magnificent's imperial nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Solomon at empire scale: Suleyman ruled the Ottoman golden age as the Magnificent — lawgiver, poet, peace-rooted. Istanbul's grandest export.
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Origin HighHebrew, Turkish
MeaningTurkish form of Solomon — 'man of peace' — Suleiman the Magnificent's imperial name
U.S. rank (2025)#5365 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002025

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

Suleyman is the Turkish Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — borne by the Ottoman zenith's lawgiver-sultan. Mosques and law codes carry his version.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Muslim families. Rare, peace at the root, and magnificent.

Did you know? Suleyman the Magnificent reigned 46 years, wrote ghazals as 'Muhibbi', and built with Sinan — Europe trembled, peace-name notwithstanding.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Süleyman — etymology

Variations

SolomonSulaymanSuleiman

Nicknames

Sule

Famous Bearers

  • ★Suleyman the Magnificent (1494–1566)
    Ottoman sultan at the empire's zenith.

If you like Suleyman…

Solomon— the Hebrew wisdom-king original
Sulayman— the Arabic Quranic form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suleyman mean?

Suleyman is the Turkish form of Solomon, 'man of peace'.

How do you pronounce Suleyman?

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

Is Suleyman a boy or girl name?

Suleyman is a boy's name.

How popular is Suleyman?

Suleyman is a rare name in the U.S.

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