Silas vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Silas Rank #81

Otto Rank #274

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

Is Silas or Otto more popular?

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

What do Silas and Otto mean?

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

Are Silas and Otto boy or girl names?

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