The baby name siler is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈsaɪlər (SYE-lər).
The baby name siler is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈsaɪlər (SYE-lər).
siler is English, German in Origin.
Siler is a rare given name derived from the surname Siler, an Americanized form of the German Seiler meaning rope maker. Seiler comes from Middle High German seil, rope or cord, plus the agent suffix -er. The spelling Siler arose in English-speaking contexts during immigration and record keeping, and it sometimes overlaps in perception with English Saylor or Sailor, though those have a separate origin.
As a given name, Siler appears in U.S. records from the 19th century onward, often honoring a family surname; use has broadened with modern surname-name trends. It is typically pronounced SIGH-ler and is used for boys and, less commonly, girls. Variants and related forms include Seiler, Syler, and Sylar; an English occupational counterpart is Roper. Nicknames may include Si. The core meaning evokes craftsmanship, reliability, and hands-on skill with cordage.
siler is far from common. In all, it turns up just 44 times, across 13 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #913 | 14 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
siler is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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