Silas vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Silas Rank #81

Colton Rank #98

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Silas or Colton more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Silas and Colton mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Silas and Colton boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.