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Silas vs Felix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81
Felix Rank #177

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Felix more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Silas and Felix mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Felix boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Felix is primarily a boy name.

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