Silas vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81
Parker Rank #97

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Parker more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Silas and Parker mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Silas and Parker boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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