Silas
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US Popularity:147
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:forest, woods
Silas is a boy's name of Latin origin, ideal for those with great love for the outdoors. The name derives from the Latin Silvanus, which means "wood" or "forest," inspiring images of a daring explorer unfazed by the depths of the darkest woodland. How fitting that Silvanus is also the name of the Roman god of the countryside, often merged with the Greek god Pan. Before Silvanus ruled over pristine pastures, he first emerged as a protector of uncultivated land. Nothing pleased the deity more than a wild tree growing in abandon, embracing its freedom unmarred by civilization. Cut from the same cloth, Silas emerges as an endearing appellation for a carefree spirit with the glimpse of a rebellious soul.
Famous People Named Silas
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- Silas RobertsonReality TV Star
- Silas TimberlakeSon of Justin Timberlake
- Silas Weir MitchellTV Actor
Silas Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Silas is currently #90 on The Bump
Boy:Silas is currently #28 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Silas is currently #147 in U.S. births
Boy:Silas is currently #58 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#147
in 2022
+ 9
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Silas Family History
Ancestry, Silvano Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Silas, August 2023
Abarim Publication, Silas meaning
Britannica, Silvanus, Roman god, June 2013
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