The nameSiloé
Siloé is a biblical name, mostly given to girls in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It takes the name of the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, from the Hebrew Shiloah, "sent".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Gospel, Jesus sends a blind man to wash there to be healed.
History
First found in France in 1992, Siloé peaked around 2010, notably in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. A few boys bear it too. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Siloé
Siloé in France
Siloé was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 745 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Siloé. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Siloé in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 70 births a year.
Siloé in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siloé mean?
It takes the name of the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, from the Hebrew Shiloah, "sent".
What is the origin of the name Siloé?
Hebrew. In the Gospel, Jesus sends a blind man to wash there to be healed.
Is Siloé a girl's or a boy's name?
Siloé is a girl's name.