Silas vs Grayson

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

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Asher August Nathaniel Alexander

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Xavier Stetson Nathan Beau

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Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #81 for Silas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Grayson mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Silas and Grayson boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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