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Solis

Quick answerThe name Solis derives from the Latin word "sol," meaning "sun," and was used in Roman times as both a cognomen and a reference to the sun god Sol Invictus.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,529
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageSpanish/Portuguese
CultureIberian/Latin American
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 8
Global rank#10,529

Popularity over time

Popularity index
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Solis

The name Solis derives from the Latin word "sol," meaning "sun," and was used in Roman times as both a cognomen and a reference to the sun god Sol Invictus.

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Etymology

The name Solis derives from the Latin word "sol," meaning "sun," and was used in Roman times as both a cognomen and a reference to the sun god Sol Invictus. The name is primarily found in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical usage in both Iberian Peninsula communities and Latin American regions, though it has no specific religious affiliation.

Solis currently ranks #10,529 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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