What does Solomon mean?
From the Hebrew Shelomo, from shalom, “peace.” Solomon is the wise king of Israel.
What does Amos mean?
Amos means “carried” or “borne by God.” Amos is a prophet.
Solomon vs Amos
Which is more popular?
Solomon is more popular than Amos today: about 767 US babies were given the name Solomon in 2025, compared with 364 named Amos.
| Solomon | Amos | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace | Carried by God |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | SOL-uh-mun | AY-mus |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2016 (907) | 1922 (558) |
| In 2025 | 767 | 364 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Solomon
Amos
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Solomon | Amos |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4,446 | 2,463 |
| 2010s | 7,598 | 3,243 |
| 2000s | 5,631 | 1,788 |
| 1990s | 3,383 | 1,749 |
| 1980s | 2,406 | 2,321 |
| 1970s | 1,839 | 2,155 |
| 1960s | 1,281 | 2,086 |
| 1950s | 1,583 | 2,810 |
| 1940s | 1,499 | 2,767 |
| 1930s | 1,487 | 3,343 |
| 1920s | 2,766 | 4,891 |
| 1910s | 2,680 | 3,674 |
| 1900s | 569 | 1,062 |
| 1890s | 415 | 1,023 |
| 1880s | 486 | 1,161 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Solomon or Amos more popular?
Solomon is more popular than Amos today: about 767 US babies were given the name Solomon in 2025, compared with 364 named Amos.
What is the difference between Solomon and Amos?
Solomon means Peace (Hebrew origin), while Amos means Carried by God (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Solomon or Amos?
In US records, Solomon first appears in 1880 and Amos in 1880, so Solomon has the longer recorded history.