Silas vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Silas Rank #81

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Dylan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Silas and Dylan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.