Sol

At a Glance: Name: Sol – Meaning: sun; also used as a short form of Solomon – Origin: Spanish/Latin ('sun'), or a short form of Solomon (Hebrew) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SOHL

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Sol is pronounced SOHL, and it carries a clean, sunny meaning: in Spanish and Latin it means 'sun,' though it's also used as a short form of the Hebrew name Solomon. It's a short, modern name that fits parents drawn to minimalist, nature-inspired names. SSA records for Sol as a girl's name go back to 1880 and run through 2024.

Meaning & Origin of Sol

Meaning: Sun; also used as a short form of solomon.

Origin: Spanish/Latin ('sun'), or a short form of Solomon (Hebrew).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Sol

Phonetic: SOHL   IPA: /ˈsoʊl/

Popularity of Sol

Sol's highest point on the SSA charts was back in 1913, when it ranked #257 with 218 girls given the name; by 2024 it ranked #819, with 336 girls given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sol mean?

Sun; also used as a short form of solomon. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sol)

How do you pronounce Sol?

Sol is pronounced SOHL (IPA: /ˈsoʊl/).

Is Sol a popular name right now?

Sol peaked at #257 in 1913 and is ranked #819 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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