Shalom - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Shalom \sh(a)-lom\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "peace". Related to Solomon. Also a common greeting in Hebrew.

Shalom has 2 variant forms: Sholom and Solomon.

For more information, see also the related name Salem.

Baby names that sound like Shalom are Shlomo, Shlomi, Shelomo and Shelomi.

Shalom is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shalom. Compare Shalom with related baby names.