Sulo

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How to Pronounce Sulo

Pronounced SOO-loh /ˈsu.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Sulo is a Finnish masculine given name from the Finnish word 'sulo', meaning 'grace', 'charm', or 'sweetness'. It was carried by Finnish immigrant families, especially in the upper Midwest, and appears in early-1900s American records.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sulo is a Finnish boys' name meaning 'grace' or 'charm'. It saw faint use around 1918 (said 'SOO-loh').

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Origin MediumFinnish

MeaningSulo is a Finnish masculine given name from the Finnish word 'sulo', meaning 'grace', 'charm', or 'sweetness'. It was carried by Finnish immigrant families, especially in the upper Midwest, and appears in early-1900s American records.

U.S. rank (1927)#4159 ↘ Falling

1927 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 220

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

Sulo is a Finnish name drawn directly from the word sulo, 'grace, charm, sweetness'. It traveled to America with Finnish immigrants, clustering in Finnish-settled parts of the upper Midwest.

It was always rare - only a few dozen boys a year at its high point around 1918 - and its recorded American use faded within a couple of decades. It reads as a distinctly Finnish heritage name.

Did you know? Unlike many names borrowed from older languages, Sulo comes straight from an everyday Finnish word for grace and sweetness.

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Sulo — Finnish word 'sulo' grace/charm

Variations

SulhoSuleviSula

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sulo mean?

Sulo is a Finnish boys' name meaning 'grace', 'charm', or 'sweetness'.

How do you pronounce Sulo?

It's said SOO-loh /ˈsu.loʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sulo a boy or girl name?

Sulo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sulo?

Sulo has always been rare, a Finnish heritage name among immigrant families.