Silas vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Silas Rank #81

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Aiden mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Silas and Aiden boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.