Silas vs Waylon

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

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Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
4,878
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Way

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Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81
Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #81 for Silas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Silas ___

  • Silas James
  • Silas August
  • Silas Everett
  • Silas Cole
  • Silas Finn
  • Silas John

Waylon ___

  • Waylon James
  • Waylon Lee
  • Waylon Ray
  • Waylon Dean
  • Waylon Cole
  • Waylon Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Waylon mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Waylon boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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