Silas vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Steven Rank #269

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Silas or Steven more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Silas and Steven mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Steven boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.