Souleymane
Meaningform of Solomon · Wolof
Souleymane is an African boy name meaning “form of Solomon”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Souleymane would score 15 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationSouleymane peaked in 2007, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Souleymane you'd meet today is about 18 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Souleymane would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySouleymane first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Souleymanes? Head to New York, where it's the #950 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Souleymane
Souleymane is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Solomon”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Souleymane
What does the name Souleymane mean?
Souleymane means “form of Solomon” and comes from Wolof. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Suleiman (“form of Solomon”) and Sulayman (“form of Solomon”).
What is the origin of the name Souleymane?
Souleymane is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Souleymane a boy or girl name?
Souleymane is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Souleymane.
How popular is the name Souleymane?
Souleymane ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2007, when it reached #4,011. Over the last five years it has climbed 842 places.
What names are similar to Souleymane?
If you like Souleymane, you might also like Suleiman and Sulayman.
What should I know before naming my baby Souleymane?
Souleymane is an African boy name meaning “form of Solomon”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.