Emil vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,138 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun"

Origin: Latin

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Emil Rank #1,253

Sol Rank #1,138

Sol is more popular, ranked #1138 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Sol more popular?

Sol is more popular, ranked #1138 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Sol mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Emil and Sol boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Sol is primarily a boy name.