Sol

Sol is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “sun.” In 2024 it was given to 186 boys in the United States.

Sol at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“sun”
Pronunciation
/sɒl/

About the name Sol

Sol belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “sun” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sol first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #257 in 1913, and in 2024 186 babies received the name — 8,099 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sol in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#257 in 1913
Peak year
1918
Babies named Sol in 2024
186
Total since 1880
8,099

Sol in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#356 in 2000
Babies named Sol in 2025
49
Total since 1996
1,142

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sol mean?

Sol means “sun” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sol a boy or girl name?

Sol is a boy name. In 2024, 186 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sol?

Sol comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Sol?

Sol first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #257 in 1913, and 186 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sol?

Sol is pronounced /sɒl/ (IPA).

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