Archer vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Archer Rank #115

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #115 for Archer.

Is Archer or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Archer at #115 in the United States.

What do Archer and Silas mean?

Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Archer and Silas boy or girl names?

Archer is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.