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Solace

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Solace

Pronounced SOL-iss /ˈsɒl.ɪs/High

Meaning: From the word solace — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium)Low

In 30 seconds: Comfort; consolation: Solace is a virtue-name — 'comfort; relief'. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word solace — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium)
U.S. rank (2024)#6399 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320052024

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 from the word solace — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium). A lyrical, modern virtue-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Sol).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, comfort-and-consolation at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Solace means 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow' (from Latin solacium) — a lyrical, modern virtue-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'SOL-iss').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — solace — word/virtue origin

Variations

SolasSoliss

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solace mean?

Solace is a virtue-name — 'comfort, consolation; relief in sorrow'.

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 for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Solace?

Solace is a very rare name in the U.S.

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