Evan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Evan Rank #143

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Silas mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Evan and Silas boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.