Lucas vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Lucas Rank #9

Silas Rank #81

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Lucas or Silas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Silas mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Lucas and Silas boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.