Silas vs Cyril

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Cyril Rank #3,001

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Silas or Cyril more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Silas and Cyril mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Cyril boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.