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Adrian vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Silas Rank #81

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #81 for Silas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Silas more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Silas mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Adrian and Silas boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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