Roman 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

Roman Rank #52
Silas Rank #81

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #81 for Silas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roman ___

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Michael
  • Roman John
  • Roman David
  • Roman Charles

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 Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Silas more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Roman and Silas mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Roman and Silas boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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