Alexander vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Alexander Rank #27

Silas Rank #81

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Alexander or Silas more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Silas mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Alexander and Silas boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.