Sol
Sol is a unisex name of Spanish origin meaning “sun.”
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how do you pronounce Sol?
SOHL
where does the name Sol come from?
Sol is the word for sun in Spanish and Latin, used as a name; it is also often a short form of Solomon.
Sol means 'sun' in Spanish, Portuguese, and Norse mythology, where Sol was the goddess who drove the sun chariot across the sky. Its one-syllable warmth and cross-cultural simplicity give it a radiant, minimalist appeal.
how popular is this name?
Sol has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 59 years since 1880. It peaked at #256 in 1913, and ranked #977 in 1938.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1938 | #977 |
| 1937 | #1000 |
| 1936 | #924 |
| 1935 | #969 |
| 1934 | #917 |
| 1933 | #926 |
| 1932 | #786 |
| 1931 | #702 |
| 1930 | #625 |
| 1929 | #561 |
| 1920 | #380 |
| 1913 | #256 |
| 1910 | #285 |
| 1900 | #424 |
| 1890 | #511 |
| 1880 | #526 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sol fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Sol?
- Sol LeWitt (American artist)
- Sol Campbell (English footballer)
- Sol (Norse sun goddess)
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quick answers about Sol
What does the name Sol mean?
Sol means “sun”.
What is the origin of the name Sol?
Sol comes from the Spanish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Sol?
Sol ranked #977 in the US in 1938, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1913, at #256, and it has spent 59 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Sol is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Sol?
Sol is pronounced SOHL, with 1 syllable.
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