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Silas vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #81 for Silas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Adrian mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Adrian boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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