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Solace

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Pronounced SOL-iss /ˈsɒl.ɪs/High

Meaning: An English word name, 'comfort; consolation; ease after grief,' from Latin solari ('to console'). A gentle, meaningful virtue name, which we note honestly as a word name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle virtue name: Solace means 'comfort; consolation' (said 'SOL-iss'). Soothing and meaningful, which we note.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningAn English word name, 'comfort; consolation; ease after grief,' from Latin solari ('to console'). A gentle, meaningful virtue name, which we note honestly as a word name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11976 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Solace comes straight from the English word 'comfort; consolation,' rooted in Latin solari ('to console'). A soothing, virtue-style word name, which we note — very rare in the U.S. (said 'SOL-iss').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, soothing, and meaningful.

Did you know? Solace is the English word for 'comfort; consolation in sorrow,' from Latin solari ('to console') — a gentle, meaningful virtue name, which we note honestly as a word name (said 'SOL-iss').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Solace — English word name 'comfort; consolation'; Latin solari

Variations

SolasSoliseSolayce

Nicknames

SolLacey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solace mean?

Solace is an English word name meaning 'comfort; consolation in sorrow,' from Latin 'to console,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Solace?

It's said SOL-iss /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Solace a boy or girl name?

Solace is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can suit either.

How popular is Solace?

Solace is a rare name in the U.S.

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