What does the name Silas mean?

The name Silas means "Of the forest".

What is the origin of the name Silas?

Silas is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 4,108 babies were named Silas in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Silas is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 4,108 →

All-Time Total: 68,857

Peak Year: 2024

Silas is a Greek name derived from the word "silouanos," meaning "wooded" or "forest dweller."

Boy names closely related to Silas

Weston Wyatt Grayson Clayton Hayden Carson Hudson Easton

Girl names closely related to Silas

Harper Willow Kinsley Piper Lilly Addison Sadie Eden

Names with similar meaning to Silas

Silvestre Silvia Silvio Sylas Sylvia

Births per year in the United States

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