Silas vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Silas Rank #81

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Anthony mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Anthony boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.