Silas vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Silas Rank #81

Kyle Rank #440

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Silas or Kyle more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Silas and Kyle mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Silas and Kyle boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.