Tyler vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Tyler Rank #191

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Silas mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Tyler and Silas boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.