Silver vs Wilkes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silver

Girl #3,327 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the precious metal, lustrous and bright"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,327
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sil, Silvie, Silvy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Silver Rank #3,327
Wilkes Rank #4,387

Silver is more popular, ranked #3327 vs #4387 for Wilkes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Silver ___

  • Silver Moon
  • Silver Dawn
  • Silver Grace
  • Silver Jade
  • Silver Nova
  • Silver Rain

Wilkes ___

  • Wilkes James
  • Wilkes Henry
  • Wilkes August
  • Wilkes Thomas
  • Wilkes Edward
  • Wilkes Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Silver

Ember Aurora Stone Jasper River

If you choose Wilkes

Beckett Sloane Forrest Blanche Merritt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver or Wilkes more popular?

Silver is more popular, ranked #3327 compared to Wilkes at #4387 in the United States.

What do Silver and Wilkes mean?

Silver means "the precious metal, lustrous and bright" (Old English origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are Silver and Wilkes boy or girl names?

Silver is primarily a girl name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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