Sol
Sol: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /sษl/ ยท /soสl/
Meaning and origin of Sol
- A male given name
- A diminutive of the male given name Solomon.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Sลl.
How popular is Sol?
Since 1880, 4,097 girls and 8,285 boys in the U.S. have been named Sol (33% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #722 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #257 in 1913. In 2025, 573 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sol
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sol
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Sol FAQ
What does the name Sol mean?
A male given name A diminutive of the male given name Solomon. Borrowed from Latin Sลl.
What is the origin of the name Sol?
Sol is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Sol?
Since 1880, 4,097 girls and 8,285 boys in the U.S. have been named Sol (33% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #722 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #257 in 1913. In 2025, 573 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Sol is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,097 girls and 8,285 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.