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Solano

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Pronounced soh-LAH-noh /soˈlɑ.no/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish solano — 'the east wind (warm and dry)'; from the Latin sol, 'the sun'; also a surname (borne by Saint Francis Solano)Low

In 30 seconds: The east wind; of the sun: Solano is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'soh-LAH-noh').

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Spanish solano — 'the east wind (warm and dry)'; from the Latin sol, 'the sun'; also a surname (borne by Saint Francis Solano)

U.S. rank (2025)#13625 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Solano comes from the Spanish solano — 'the east wind (warm and dry)'; from the Latin sol, 'the sun'; also a surname (borne by Saint Francis Solano). A lyrical, classic name (said 'soh-LAH-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Filipino families. Rare, the-east-wind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Solano is Spanish for 'the east wind' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun') — a lyrical, classic name, borne by Saint Francis Solano (said 'soh-LAH-noh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Solano — Spanish/Latin etymology

Variations

Solanno

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solano mean?

Solano is Spanish for 'the east wind' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a surname.

How do you pronounce Solano?

It's said soh-LAH-noh /soˈlɑ.no/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Solano a boy or girl name?

Solano is a boy's name.

How popular is Solano?

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