Solon

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-lon /ˈsoʊ.lɒn/High

Meaning: From the Greek, 'wise' — the name of Solon, the wise Athenian statesman and lawgiver (one of the Seven Sages of Greece); we note the historical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Wise; a wise lawgiver: Solon is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek, 'wise' — the name of Solon, the wise Athenian statesman and lawgiver (one of the Seven Sages of Greece); we note the historical link

U.S. rank (2025)#13627 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,350

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

Solon comes from the Greek, 'wise' — the name of Solon, the wise Athenian statesman and lawgiver (one of the Seven Sages of Greece; we note the historical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'SOH-lon').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, wise-and-a-lawgiver at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Solon means 'wise' in Greek — the name of the wise Athenian lawgiver (one of the Seven Sages of Greece) — crisp and classic (we note the historical link; said 'SOH-lon').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Solon — historical link noted

Variations

SolomonSolen

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solon mean?

Solon is Greek for 'wise' — the name of the wise Athenian lawgiver. We note the historical link.

How do you pronounce Solon?

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

Is Solon a boy or girl name?

Solon is a boy's name.

How popular is Solon?

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