Silas vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Asher mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Asher boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.