Richard vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Richard Rank #232

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Silas mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Richard and Silas boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.