Silas vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Silas Rank #81

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and William mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Silas and William boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.