Patrick vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Patrick Rank #221

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Silas mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Patrick and Silas boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.