Sol

“Sun; also a short form of Solomon” — Latin origin

Boy's name · #1145 in the US (2025) · Comeback

Sol has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #256 (1913) · 8,285 babies named Sol all-time · 1 in 9,100 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 4,900 boys in Belgium (2025) · about 1 in 5,600 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 6,500 boys in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 16 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Sols

Sol Campbell — English footballer and manager (born 1974)
Sol Bamba — football player and manager (1985–2024)
Sol LeWitt — American artist (1928-2007)
Sol Plaatjie — South African politician, writer and linguist (1876–1932)
Sol Lesser — American film producer (1890–1980)

In stories & tradition

Sol Invictus — Roman deity
Sol — Roman deity
Sol Badguy — Guilty Gear · Guilty Gear X

What Sols become

Among 241 notable people named Sol:

Business leaders appear 2.63× more often than among typical names — e.g. Sol Kerzner, South African businessman (1935–2020).

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