Sol

Sol - A very unique male name

Sol appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #262. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sol and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sol? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sol. The baby boy name Sol was given to 138 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1129 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,625 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sol peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 252.

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Sol is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sol is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #716 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,544.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sol is where you live.

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Sol origin and meaning

Spanish word name; also a short form

Uncertain as a given name — Sol is the Spanish word for 'sun' (Latin sol) and also a traditional short form of Solomon (Hebrew, 'peace'); US use draws on both

Sol has two genuine sources: the Spanish and Latin word for the sun, and the pet form of Solomon long used in Jewish communities — Sol was most common in the US in the 1910s in that second role. After long quiet decades it has risen sharply since 2020, this time largely as a sunny word name.

Origin uncertain

Sol is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Sol, pop culture references for the name Sol and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sol

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sol, sorted by popularity.

Saul / Shiloh / Shaquille / Sal / Sahil / Saleh / Shaul / Shelly / Shilo / Saulo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Sol

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sol a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sol?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SOHL · /soʊl/

Around the world

• Sol (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish as a (usually feminine) given name from the word for sun

Spellings and nicknames

• Solomon — The full biblical name Sol traditionally shortens, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Sol LeWitt — American conceptual and minimalist artist; born Solomon LeWitt and universally known as Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) Contemporary

Style

Word nameNatureShort form

Why parents choose it

Sol is one syllable of sunshine with a serious traditional past as Solomon's short form — both readings are part of its current appeal.

Worth knowing

• Identical in sound to 'soul'
• In Spanish-speaking contexts Sol is more often a girls' name