Silas vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Silas Rank #81

Knox Rank #209

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Silas or Knox more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Silas and Knox mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Silas and Knox boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.