Silas vs Gaius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

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Silas Rank #81

Gaius Rank #3,655

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Is Silas or Gaius more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Silas and Gaius mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Gaius boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Gaius is primarily a boy name.