Silas
Silas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪ.ləs/
Meaning and origin of Silas
- A male given name from Aramaic of Biblical origin.
Etymology
From Latin Sīlās, from Ancient Greek Σίλας (Sílas), from Aramaic שְׁאִילָא (šəʾīlā), cognate of Hebrew שָׁאוּל (šāʾūl, “Saul”). Doublet of Saul.
How popular is Silas?
Since 1880, 184 girls and 75,465 boys in the U.S. have been named Silas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5787 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #71 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #71 for boys, with 4,646 babies given the name.
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Silas FAQ
What does the name Silas mean?
A male given name from Aramaic of Biblical origin. From Latin Sīlās, from Ancient Greek Σίλας (Sílas), from Aramaic שְׁאִילָא (šəʾīlā), cognate of Hebrew שָׁאוּל (šāʾūl, “Saul”). Doublet of Saul.
What is the origin of the name Silas?
Silas is listed as a name of Aramaic origin.
How popular is the name Silas?
Since 1880, 184 girls and 75,465 boys in the U.S. have been named Silas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5787 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #71 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #71 for boys, with 4,646 babies given the name.
Is Silas a boy or girl name?
Silas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 184 girls and 75,465 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.