Obidiah 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

Obidiah Rank #10,070
Silus Rank #10,055

Silus is more popular, ranked #10055 vs #10070 for Obidiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obidiah ___

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 Obidiah or Silus more popular?

Silus is more popular, ranked #10055 compared to Obidiah at #10070 in the United States.

What do Obidiah and Silus mean?

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

Are Obidiah and Silus boy or girl names?

Obidiah is primarily a boy name. Silus is primarily a boy name.

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