Felix vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Silas mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Felix and Silas boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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