Solan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-lan /ˈsoʊ.lən/High

Meaning: From the Norwegian — variously 'born near the sun/of the sun' (linked to sol, 'sun') and 'a gannet/sea-bird'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Born near the sun; a bird: Solan is Norwegian. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowNorwegian

MeaningFrom the Norwegian — variously 'born near the sun/of the sun' (linked to sol, 'sun') and 'a gannet/sea-bird'; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7605 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Solan comes from the Norwegian — variously 'born near the sun/of the sun' (linked to sol, 'sun') and 'a gannet/sea-bird' (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SOH-lan').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, born-near-the-sun at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Solan is Norwegian, variously 'born near the sun/of the sun' (linked to sol, 'sun') and 'a gannet/sea-bird' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SOH-lan').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Solan — routes uncertain

Variations

SolannSolenSolon

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solan mean?

Solan is Norwegian, variously 'born near the sun' and 'a gannet/sea-bird'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Solan?

It's said SOH-lan /ˈsoʊ.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Solan a boy or girl name?

Solan is a boy's name.

How popular is Solan?

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