Giles vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Giles Rank #5,104

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Silas mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Giles and Silas boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.