Silas vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Silas Rank #81

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Kai mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Silas and Kai boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.