Steven vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Steven Rank #269

Silas Rank #81

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

Is Steven or Silas more popular?

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

What do Steven and Silas mean?

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

Are Steven and Silas boy or girl names?

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