Otto vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Otto Rank #274

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Silas mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Otto and Silas boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.