Crew vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crew

Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,413
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #250 for Crew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crew ___

  • Crew James
  • Crew Austin
  • Crew Walker
  • Crew Reid
  • Crew Allen
  • Crew Thomas

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 Crew

Knox True Bear Arrow Story

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Crew and Silas mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Crew and Silas boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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