Dallas vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal

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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

Dallas Rank #243
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #243 for Dallas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

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 Dallas

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If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Silas mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Dallas and Silas boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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