Silas vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Silas Rank #81

Gavin Rank #254

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Silas or Gavin more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Silas and Gavin mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Silas and Gavin boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.