Silas vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Silas Rank #81

Ryan Rank #87

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Silas or Ryan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Silas and Ryan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Silas and Ryan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.