Absalom - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Absalom \a-bsa-lom, ab-salom\ is pronounced AB-sa-lom. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "father is peace". From Avshalom. Biblical: Absalom, son of King David, was renowned for his handsome appearance and ability to win the loyalty and allegiance of others. He connived to steal his father's throne, and died in battle, caught by his hair in an oak tree and executed by one of his father's soldiers. King David then lamented, "Would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!" Also the title of a tragic novel by William Faulkner. Seldom used today, perhaps because of its traditional associations with terrible grief.

Absalom has 7 variant forms: Absalon, Abshalom, Absolem, Absolom, Absolon, Avshalom and Avsholom.

For more information, see also the related name Axel.

Absalom is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Absalom. Click here to compare Absalom with related baby names.