Evan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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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

Evan Rank #143
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

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 Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Silas mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Evan and Silas boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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