Xander vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Xander Rank #216

Silas Rank #81

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

Is Xander or Silas more popular?

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

What do Xander and Silas mean?

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

Are Xander and Silas boy or girl names?

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