Silas vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Cole Rank #162

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Silas or Cole more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Silas and Cole mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Cole boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.