Silas vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Silas Rank #81

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and David mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Silas and David boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.