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The name Seoul is a girl's name meaning "capital".

This place-name is more unique and offbeat than London or Milan. The name Seoul just debuted on the US charts in 2022.

The name Seoul is currently ranked #14667 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #14667 in 2025. Seoul is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Seoul peaked for boys at #8825 in 2024. Seoul is occasionally used for girls in 2025.