Silas vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Silas Rank #81

Milo Rank #120

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

Is Silas or Milo more popular?

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

What do Silas and Milo mean?

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

Are Silas and Milo boy or girl names?

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