Father of peace
Derived from the Hebrew name Avshalom, it is composed of the elements 'av' meaning father and 'shalom' meaning peace. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the third son of King David, known for his extraordinary beauty and his eventual rebellion against his father. Despite the tragic biblical narrative, the name carries a serene etymological message.
Less common today
Absalom isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,177 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Son of King David in the Hebrew Bible
First African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church
Nineteenth-century African American whaling captain and businessman
The Miller's rival in 'The Miller's Tale' · The Canterbury Tales
The Caterpillar in the 2010 film adaptation · Alice in Wonderland
