Hoss vs Silus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silus

Boy #10,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"asked for, requested of God"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,055
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy, Si

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Popularity Comparison

Hoss Rank #9,897
Silus Rank #10,055

Hoss is more popular, ranked #9897 vs #10055 for Silus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hoss ___

No pairings available yet.

Silus ___

  • Silus James
  • Silus Thomas
  • Silus Ezra
  • Silus John
  • Silus Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Silus

Silas Atticus Barnabas Cora Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoss or Silus more popular?

Hoss is more popular, ranked #9897 compared to Silus at #10055 in the United States.

What do Hoss and Silus mean?

Silus means "asked for, requested of God" (Aramaic origin).

Are Hoss and Silus boy or girl names?

Hoss is primarily a boy name. Silus is primarily a boy name.

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