Silus
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Man of the forest; of the woods
Origin: Latin silva (forest, woodland), or a short form of Silvanus; also used in the New Testament as a form of Saul
Popularity: Ranked #8156 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Silas. Shares the meaning 'Man of the forest; of the woods.'
Similar names: silas, sirus, sylus, silvanus, susie
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Silus? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Silus, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Silus
What does the name Silus mean?
Silus means “Man of the forest; of the woods” from Latin silva (forest, woodland), or a short form of Silvanus; also used in the New Testament as a form of Saul roots.
What is the origin of the name Silus?
Silus has Latin silva (forest, woodland), or a short form of Silvanus; also used in the New Testament as a form of Saul origin. The traditional meaning is “Man of the forest; of the woods”.
How popular is Silus?
Silus ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Silus most popular?
Silus peaked in 2013 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Silus a boy or girl name?
Silus is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Siluss in registered births are male.
Is the name Silus rising or falling in popularity?
Silus has risen 1613 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9292 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Silus been recorded?
Silus appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2005 through 2025.