Ryan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Ryan Rank #87

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Silas mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Ryan and Silas boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.