Silas vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Silas Rank #81

Mark Rank #246

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Silas or Mark more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Silas and Mark mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Mark boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.