Silas
Aramaic boy's name meaning “prayed for”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Meaning
- prayed for
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #81
- Born in 2023
- 4,097
Meaning & origin
Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Silas ranked #81 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,097 US boys were given the name Silas.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #81 in 2023
“Unranked” means Silas was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Silas: frequently asked questions
What does the name Silas mean?
Silas is a Aramaic name meaning "prayed for". Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Where does the name Silas come from?
Silas is of Aramaic origin. Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Is Silas a boy or a girl name?
Silas is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Silas?
In 2023, 4,097 US boys were given the name Silas.
Is Silas a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Silas ranked #81 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.