Mark vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Mark Rank #246

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Silas mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Mark and Silas boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.