Silas vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Silas Rank #81

River Rank #112

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #112 for River.

Is Silas or River more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Silas and River mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Silas and River boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.