Asher vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Asher Rank #20

Silas Rank #81

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Asher or Silas more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Asher and Silas mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Asher and Silas boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.