Marilyn vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marilyn

Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#666
Total SSA Count
432
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Lyn, Lynn

Playground Safety Score

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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

Marilyn Rank #666
Sol Rank #818

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 vs #818 for Sol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marilyn ___

  • Marilyn Jane
  • Marilyn Rose
  • Marilyn Grace
  • Marilyn Ann
  • Marilyn Claire
  • Marilyn Sue

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 Marilyn

Dorothy Patricia Beverly Richard James

If you choose Sol

Luna Paz Luca Cielo Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marilyn or Sol more popular?

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 compared to Sol at #818 in the United States.

What do Marilyn and Sol mean?

Marilyn means "beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Marilyn and Sol boy or girl names?

Marilyn is primarily a girl name. Sol is primarily a girl name.

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