Silas vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Silas Rank #81

August Rank #88

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #88 for August.

Is Silas or August more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Silas and August mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Silas and August boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.