Rowan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Rowan Rank #71

Silas Rank #81

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Rowan or Silas more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Silas mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Rowan and Silas boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.