Kevin vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Kevin Rank #196

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Silas mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Kevin and Silas boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.