Silus

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-lus /ˈsaɪ.ləs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Silas — variously from the Latin silva, 'a forest/wood', and a short form of Silvanus (a woodland god); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the forest; the woods: Silus spells Silas. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Silas — variously from the Latin silva, 'a forest/wood', and a short form of Silvanus (a woodland god); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8843 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Silus is a spelling of Silas — variously from the Latin silva, 'a forest/wood', and a short form of Silvanus (a woodland god; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SY-lus').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Silas. Rare in this form, of-the-forest at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Silas is variously from the Latin silva, 'a forest/wood', and a short form of Silvanus — Silus is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SY-lus').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Silas — routes layered

Variations

SilasSylasSylus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silus mean?

Silus spells Silas — variously Latin 'of the forest/wood' and a short form of Silvanus; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Silus?

It's said SY-lus /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Silus a boy or girl name?

Silus is a boy's name.

How popular is Silus?

Silus is a very rare spelling in the U.S.