Meaning
Silas is a latin name meaning “Of the forest”.
History
A Latin short form of Silvanus, the woodland god, used in the New Testament for Paul's travelling companion. Quietly popular in the nineteenth century, Silas returned quickly in the 2010s.
Popularity
Ranked #76 in 2026 · up 604 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.