Sol
sol
US Popularity:1265
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Spanish, Portuguese
Meaning:Prayed for; Peace; Sun
Sol, a gender-neutral name, is of Hebrew origin. Its two meanings, "prayer for" or "peace," will both show baby they're a blessing in your life and that they make your world a better place. It's can serve as a short variant of Solomon and an alternative spelling of Saul, who were both kings of Israel in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. Sol also has Latin roots and is popular as a Spanish and Portuguese name. This cheery name, meaning "sun," will let baby know they remind you of the beautiful star in the sky that keeps the world going.
Sol Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sol is currently #845 on The Bump
Boy:Sol is currently #471 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sol is currently #619 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sol is currently #1265 in U.S. births
Boy:Sol is currently #1282 in U.S. births
Girl:Sol is currently #892 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#892
in 2023
- 54
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Sol
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Solomon
Abarim Publications, Saul meaning
Britannica, Saul, king of Israel, January 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, sol (n.), March 2023
Ancestry, Sol Family History
Britannica, Solomon, king of Israel, December 2023
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