Emma Girl
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Sol
UnisexSpanish, Latin· “sun; also short for Solomon”
- Meaning
- sun; also short for Solomon
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- SOHL
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #722
- US babies 2025
- 389
- Best rank
- #722 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sol
Sol is a Spanish and Latin name that means “sun; also short for Solomon”.
Sol is the Spanish and Latin word for "sun," and in Roman mythology Sol was the sun god. In English, Sol has also been used as a short form of Solomon, the biblical king known for his wisdom, while in Spanish-speaking countries it can be short for Soledad or Marisol. The name is used for both boys and girls. It has a warm, one-syllable sound and a bright, celestial meaning. Sol pairs easily with longer middle names and feels both classic and modern.
Popularity over time
Sol first appears in US Social Security records in 1953. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #722, and its highest count, 389 babies. Use has grown 342% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,709 in 1980, #3,015 in 2000, #1,909 in 2010, and #722 in 2025. Of the 4,097 US girls named Sol since records began, 44% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,003 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Merritt, Indy, Aries, Indigo, and Everest.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sol ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #304 | 24 |
| California | #366 | 91 |
| Utah | #439 | 10 |
| Colorado | #493 | 12 |
| Texas | #494 | 66 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Sol is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 66% of US babies named Sol were girls and 34% were boys.
Sol is usually pronounced SOHL, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with S and ends in “-ol”.
Middle names for Sol
A few middle names that flow with Sol: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sol
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sol mean?
Sol is a Spanish and Latin name that means “sun; also short for Solomon”.
What is the origin of the name Sol?
Sol has Spanish and Latin roots. Sol is the Spanish and Latin word for "sun," and in Roman mythology Sol was the sun god.
Is Sol a popular name?
Yes. Sol ranked #722 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Sol is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 66% of US babies named Sol were girls and 34% were boys.
How do you pronounce Sol?
Sol is usually pronounced SOHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings