Baby name
Silas
/SY · las/
Meaning
“Forest or of the woods”
Latin and Greek form of Silvanus, meaning 'forest' or 'of the woods'; a companion of Paul in the New Testament.
How it ages.
Ancient name, modern feel, one of the best examples of a biblical name that sounds completely fresh.
The cultural moment.
Rising fast in the US, UK, and Australia; likely to keep growing for another decade. Currently ranks #81 in the US.