Silas vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Silas Rank #81

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Alexander mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Silas and Alexander boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.