Roman vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Roman Rank #52

Silas Rank #81

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Roman or Silas more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Roman and Silas mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Roman and Silas boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.