Silas vs Austin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Silas Rank #81

Austin Rank #107

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Silas or Austin more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Silas and Austin mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Austin boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.