Silas vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Silas Rank #81

Declan Rank #131

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Silas or Declan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Silas and Declan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Silas and Declan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.