Silas vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Xander Rank #216

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Silas or Xander more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Silas and Xander mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Xander boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.