Silas vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Silas Rank #81

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Rowan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Silas and Rowan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.