Silo

Aramaic, Latin, Greek

"of the forest; or prayed for"

Silo Origin and Meaning

The name Silo is a boy's name.

Silo is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Latin roots, possibly related to the word for a grain storage structure, or it could come from Germanic elements. The name also appears in ancient history as that of a king of Asturias in Spain during the 8th century. Silo has a distinctive, minimalist quality with its brief two syllables and open ending. The name's rarity makes it an intriguing choice for parents seeking something genuinely unique with historical echoes. Despite its brevity, Silo carries a certain strength and clarity. Its uncommon nature means most bearers of this name would likely be the only one in their community.

Famous People Named Silo

• Silo 8th century King of Asturias
• Silo (Mario Luis Rodríguez Cobos) Argentine humanist writer
• Quintus Poppaedius Silo one of the leaders of the Italians during the Social War against Rome

The name Silo in Pop Culture

• Silo the penguin featured in the children's book "And Tango Makes Three" with his male partner Roy
• silo ,structure used in agriculture to store grain