Dylan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Dylan Rank #28

Silas Rank #81

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Dylan or Silas more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Silas mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Dylan and Silas boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.