Aiden vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Aiden Rank #47

Silas Rank #81

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Aiden or Silas more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Silas mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Aiden and Silas boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.