A well-known Greek and Latin name, Silas means “wood” or “forest.” Sylvanus was the Roman god of the countryside and his name was originally bestowed on people who lived in wooded areas or who 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.
How Popular Is the Name Silas?
Silas is the No. 100 most popular boy’s name in the U.S., according to 2020 Social Security Administration data. All told, 3,599 boys were named Silas last year, representing 0.197% of total male births in 2020. That’s the most popular the name has been since at least 1900.
Name Variations
The following are variations of the name Silas:
Saul (Hebrew)Silvanus (Latin)Sylvanus (Latin)
Similar Names
Similar sounding names to Silas:
AtlasCalebCyrusDanteLinusSimonTyrusWallace
Other boy names starting with S:
SamualSantiagoSantinoSaulSawyerSebastianSergioSethShaneSpencerStephenSullivan
Suggested Sibling Names
Looking for a sibling name for Silas? Here are some popular options:
AtticusAnyaBeatriceJudeJulietteLeviMiloPenelope
Famous People Named Silas
Notable people named Silas include actors, athletes, and writers. The name and its variations have also popped up on the big and small screens.
Famous Silases
Silas Randall Timberlake, the first-born son of Justin Timberlake and Jessica BielSilas Weir Mitchell, American actor, known for starring as Charles “Haywire” Patoshik in the Fox television series “Prison Break"Silas Dwane House, American writer, music journalist, and columnistSilas Wamangituka Fundu, Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club VfB StuttgartSilas Lima Malafaia, Brazilian Pentecostal pastor, author and televangelist
Fictional Silases
Silas 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)
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