Ashton vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashton Rank #188
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #188 for Ashton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashton ___

  • Ashton James
  • Ashton Lee
  • Ashton Cole
  • Ashton Blake
  • Ashton Reid
  • Ashton Grant

Silas ___

  • Silas James
  • Silas August
  • Silas Everett
  • Silas Cole
  • Silas Finn
  • Silas John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashton

Hunter Greyson Peyton Hayden Brynn

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Silas mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Ashton and Silas boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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