Silas
SY-lus
Popularity
#7188
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
70,949
Peak Year
#4,124 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Silvanus, a Roman name derived from *silva* meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Silas Weir Mitchell
American actor known for his role in Grimm.
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