Silas vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Silas Rank #81

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Roman mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Silas and Roman boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.