Silas vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Silas Rank #81

Alan Rank #167

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Silas or Alan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Silas and Alan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Silas and Alan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.