Silas vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Silas Rank #81

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Luke mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Silas and Luke boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.