David vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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David Rank #31

Silas Rank #81

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #81 for Silas.

Is David or Silas more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do David and Silas mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are David and Silas boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.