Silas vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Silas Rank #81

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Lucas mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Lucas boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.