What origin is the name So?

So comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is So a popular name?

So is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. So does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for So?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with So — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

So

Discover the meaning and origin of the name So

So

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

So is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A unique name with an interesting historical reference, meaning 'a measure for grain vail.' A distinctive and meaningful choice.".

So is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A unique name with an interesting historical reference, meaning 'a measure for grain vail.' A distinctive and meaningful choice.". At just 2 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A unique name with an interesting historical reference, meaning 'a measure for grain vail.' A distinctive and meaningful choice.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about So

Very rare in US records

What does So mean?

So is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A unique name with an interesting historical reference, meaning 'a measure for grain vail.' A distinctive and meaningful choice.".