Silas vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Silas Rank #81

Adam Rank #100

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Silas or Adam more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Silas and Adam mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Silas and Adam boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.