Silas vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Silas Rank #81

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Ian mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Silas and Ian boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.