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Silas

male

Meaning

"Of the Forest"

A New Testament name, it has gained contemporary popularity while retaining strong historical and religious associations.

BiblicalNatureNaturalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Silas

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#81Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#81

Silas was nationally ranked in 2024.

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0

same as 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Silas Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Silas.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Silas

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Silas, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Greek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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