James vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Sol

Girl #818 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sol Rank #818

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #818 for Sol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sol

Luna Paz Luca Cielo Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sol at #818 in the United States.

What do James and Sol mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are James and Sol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sol is primarily a girl name.

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