Silas vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Nash Rank #240

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Silas or Nash more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Silas and Nash mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Nash boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.