| Meaning | sun, solar |
| Origin | Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, Yiddish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sol |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Sol |
About Sol
Bright, warm, and undeniably cheerful, this single-syllable name packs remarkable energy into just three letters. It's the kind of name that makes people smile when they hear it, evoking sunshine and positivity without any effort. The simplicity is deceptive—there's profound strength in its brevity. Easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, and memorable from the first introduction, it eliminates the complications that plague many modern naming choices. This name works beautifully in multicultural contexts, crossing linguistic boundaries with ease. For parents seeking something uncomplicated yet meaningful, something that won't burden their child with constant corrections or explanations, this represents an ideal solution. The brevity doesn't diminish its impact; rather, it concentrates it. There's a boldness in choosing a three-letter name that stands alone without embellishment. It suggests parents who value clarity and directness, who appreciate that sometimes less truly is more. The name carries well from infancy through adulthood, never feeling too childish or overly serious. It's adaptable, friendly, and possesses a universal appeal that transcends cultural and generational divides.
Nicknames for Sol
| Solly |
| Solo |
| Sunny |
| S |
Famous People Named Sol
| Sol Campbell | English footballer and coach |
| Sol LeWitt | American artist |
| Sol Bamba | Ivorian footballer |
| Sol Perez | Argentine weather presenter and model |
| Sol Kerzner | South African businessman and hotel magnate |
| Sol Stern | American writer and political commentator |
| Sol Yaged | American jazz clarinetist |
| Sol Smith Russell | American actor and playwright |
| Sol Saks | American screenwriter and producer |
| Sol Hurok | American impresario and manager |
| Sol Bloom | American politician and music publisher |
| Sol Stein | American novelist and editor |
| Sol Kaplan | American composer |
| Sol Trujillo | American businessman and former CEO of Telstra |
| Sol Líneas Aéreas | Argentine airline founder |
| Sol Brannan | American silent film actor |
| Sol Chaneles | American basketball player and coach |
| Sol Rubin | Canadian politician and lawyer |
| Sol White | American baseball player and executive |
| Sol Yurick | American novelist |
Characters Named Sol
| Sol Badguy | A character from the "Guilty Gear" video game series |
| Sol Bergstein | From the TV series "Grace and Frankie" |
| Sol Kartha | A character from the "Star Wars" universe |
| Sol Martin | From the film "The Astronaut Farmer" |
| Sol Star | From the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Sol Galactus | From the comic book "Fantastic Four" |
| Sol Marron | From the novel "The Awakening of Sol Marron" by M. E. Cronin |
| Sol Gannaway | From the TV series "Zoo" |
| Sol Sackman | From the film "In My Sleep" |
| Sol Gruber | From the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Sol Newman | From the film "Quick Change" |
| Sol Kashou | From the visual novel "Nekopara" |
| Sol Cutter | From the novel "Dust and Light" by Carol Berg |
| Sol Regem | A dragon character from the TV series "The Dragon Prince" |
| Sol Falcone | From the video game "Yakuza 0" |
| Sol Rosenberg | A character from the video game "Saints Row" |
| Sol Nelman | From the film "Cloud Atlas" |
| Sol Badwalker | From the game "Spyro Reignited Trilogy" |
| Sol Buchman | From the TV series "Mad About You" |