Greta vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Greta Rank #856
Sol Rank #818

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 vs #856 for Greta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sol ___

  • Sol Marie
  • Sol Isabel
  • Sol Luna
  • Sol Rose
  • Sol Valentina
  • Sol Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

If you choose Sol

Luna Paz Luca Cielo Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Sol more popular?

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Sol mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Greta and Sol boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Sol is primarily a girl name.

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