Silas vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Alex Rank #205

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Silas or Alex more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Silas and Alex mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Alex boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.