Declan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Declan Rank #131

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Silas mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Declan and Silas boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.