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Zalman

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Pronounced ZAHL-mən /ˈzɑl.mən/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (via Salomon/Zalman)Medium

In 30 seconds: Peace, traditionally: Zalman is the Yiddish Solomon — 'peace'. Devout, classic, and warm (Rabbi Schneur Zalman).

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (via Salomon/Zalman)

U.S. rank (2025)#4855 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 686

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

Zalman is a Yiddish form of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' (via Salomon). A devout, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox communities (Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, peace at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Zalman is a Yiddish form of Solomon ('peace', Shlomo) — borne by Rabbi Schneur Zalman, founder of Chabad; devout and traditional in Hasidic communities.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Zalman — Yiddish Solomon

Variations

SolomonShlomoZalmen

Nicknames

Zal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zalman mean?

Zalman is the Yiddish Solomon — Hebrew 'peace, peaceful'.

How do you pronounce Zalman?

It's said ZAHL-mən /ˈzɑl.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zalman a boy or girl name?

Zalman is a boy's name.

How popular is Zalman?

Zalman is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.