Silas vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Silas Rank #81

Evan Rank #143

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Silas or Evan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Silas and Evan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Silas and Evan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.