Luke vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Luke Rank #34

Silas Rank #81

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Luke or Silas more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Luke and Silas mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Luke and Silas boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.