Ian vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Ian Rank #75

Silas Rank #81

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Ian or Silas more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Ian and Silas mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Ian and Silas boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.