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Soleil

♂ Boy

Pronounced soh-LAY /soʊˈleɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the French soleil, 'the sun' (from the Latin sol); a word-name; used for both sexes (more often for girls); we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The sun: Soleil is French. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'soh-LAY'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French soleil, 'the sun' (from the Latin sol); a word-name; used for both sexes (more often for girls); we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#7130 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520192025

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

Soleil comes from the French soleil, 'the sun' (from the Latin sol); a word-name; used for both sexes (more often for girls; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'soh-LAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Soleil means 'the sun' in French (from the Latin sol) — a lyrical word-name, used for both sexes (more often for girls; we note the word-name; said 'soh-LAY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Soleil — word-name; unisex

Variations

SoleilleSolei

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soleil mean?

Soleil is French for 'the sun' (from the Latin sol); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Soleil?

It's said soh-LAY /soʊˈleɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Soleil a boy or girl name?

Soleil is used for both sexes (more often girls'); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Soleil?

Soleil is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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