Silas vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Silas Rank #81

Blake Rank #265

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Silas or Blake more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Silas and Blake mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Silas and Blake boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.