Gaius vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Gaius Rank #3,655

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Is Gaius or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Silas mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Gaius and Silas boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.