August vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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August Rank #88

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Silas mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are August and Silas boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.