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Soul

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Soul: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2023.

Soul is a modern word name rooted in Old English sāwol, meaning “spirit” or “life force,” and has been used occasionally in Scotland since the late 20th century as a deeply meaningful unisex choice. While there are no widely known historical figures who bore the name, it has been adopted by a few contemporary musicians—such as the Japanese singer Soul and the South Korean rapper Soul—as a stage name, reflecting its artistic and spiritual resonance. The name gained broader cultural visibility through the 2020 Pixar film *Soul*, though that is a fictional character rather than a real bearer. Its etymological root is shared with the universal concept of the soul, and there are no specific place connections directly tied to the name. A notable variant is the French-inspired Soleil, meaning “sun,” which offers a lighter alternative with a different origin.