Silus vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Silus Rank #10,055
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10055 for Silus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Silus ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Silus

Silas Atticus Barnabas Cora Lydia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Silus at #10055 in the United States.

What do Silus and Theodore mean?

Silus means "asked for, requested of God" (Aramaic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Silus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Silus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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