Silas vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Mills Rank #2,920

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Silas or Mills more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Silas and Mills mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Mills boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.