Sol

Boy's name

Sol is a Spanish and Scandinavian name derived from the Latin word "sol," meaning "sun." It is often associated with warmth, light, and energy.

Meaning Prayed for
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 186 Rising
Peak year 1918

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sol Campbell - English footballer, former Arsenal and Tottenham player.
  • Sol LeWitt - American artist known for minimalism and conceptual art.
  • Sol Bloom - American politician and music publisher.
  • Sol Hurok - Ukrainian-born American impresario in classical music.
  • Sol Spiegelman - American molecular biologist, discovered RNA replication.
  • Sol Yurick - American novelist, wrote "The Warriors."
  • Sol Linowitz - American lawyer, diplomat, and negotiator.
  • Sol Wachtler - American judge, former Chief Judge of New York.
  • Sol Saks - American screenwriter, created "Bewitched" TV series.
  • Sol Stein - American writer, editor, and publisher.

Brothers for Sol

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Sisters for Sol

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Name Variants

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