Adam vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Adam Rank #100

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Silas mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Adam and Silas boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.