Milo vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Milo Rank #120

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Milo or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Milo and Silas mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Milo and Silas boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.