Silas vs Myron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Myron Rank #1,695

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #1695 for Myron.

Is Silas or Myron more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Silas and Myron mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Myron boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.