Silas vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Arlo Rank #146

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Silas or Arlo more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Silas and Arlo mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Arlo boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.