Blake vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Blake Rank #265

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Silas mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Blake and Silas boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.