Silas Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Silas.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottIf you're looking for an equally cool and strong name for your baby boy, you can't go wrong with Silas.A well-known Greek and Latin name, Silas means "wood" or "forest." Sylvanus was the Roman god of the countryside and his name was initially bestowed on people who lived in wooded areas or worked with wood.In the New Testament, St. Silas was a leading member of the early Christian community who accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey. Origin: The name Silas has Greek and Latin origins.Gender: Silas is traditionally a male-given name meaning "wood," or "of the forest."Pronunciation: sigh-lus or sigh-liss
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How Popular Is the Name Silas?Silas has been a top 1,000 name for boys in the US since 1900, the year that the Social Security Administration began annually ranking names by popularity. But it took 120 years for the name to break into the top 100 in 2020, and its popularity has only continued to increase from there.As of 2023, Silas was the No. 81 most popular boy's name in the US. All told, 4,070 babies were named Silas that year, representing 0.222% of total male births in 2023.Name VariationsThe following are variations of the name Silas:Saul (Hebrew)Silvanus (Latin)Sylvanus (Latin)Similar NamesSimilar sounding names to Silas include:AtlasCalebCyrusDanteLinusSimonTyrusWallaceOther names starting with "S" include:SamuelSantiagoSantinoSaulSawyerSebastianSergioSethShaneSpencerStephenSullivanSuggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for Silas? Here are some popular options:AtticusAnyaBeatriceJudeJulietteLeviMiloPenelopeFamous People Named SilasNotable people named Silas include actors, athletes, and writers. The name and its variations have also popped up on the big and small screens.Famous SilasesSilas Randall Timberlake, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's oldest sonSilas Weir Mitchell, American actor, known for starring as Charles "Haywire" Patoshik in the Fox television series Prison BreakSilas Dwane House, American writer, music journalist, and columnistSilas Katompa Mvumpa, Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club VfB StuttgartSilas Lima Malafaia, Brazilian Pentecostal pastor, author, and televangelistFictional SilasesSilas Botwin, played by Hunter Parrish in the Showtime series Weeds (2005–2012)Silas Adams, played by Titus Welliver in the HBO series Deadwood (2004–2006)Silas, the antagonist played by Paul Bettany in the film The Da Vinci Code (2006) More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options:30 Rare Baby Names40 Rockstar Baby Names for Your Future SuperstarHow To Choose a Name for Your Baby
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