Austin vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Austin Rank #107

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Austin or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Silas mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Austin and Silas boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.