
The short answer
Sol is a feminine name used in Spanish and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘sun’ in Spanish or Portuguese." It ranked #722 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘sun’ in Spanish or Portuguese. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Portuguese.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Sol ranked #722 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #722 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sol mean?
Sol means "sun", according to Behind the Name.
Is Sol a popular name?
Sol ranked #722 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sol a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sol appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sol (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.