Chase vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Chase Rank #173

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #173 for Chase.

Is Chase or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Chase and Silas mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Chase and Silas boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.