Silas vs Giles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Silas Rank #81

Giles Rank #5,104

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Silas or Giles more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Silas and Giles mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Silas and Giles boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.