Boy name
Silas name meaning
“of the forest”
Silas is a masculine name meaning of the forest, commonly linked to Silvanus as a shortened form of that name. Silvanus derives from Latin silva, meaning forest. Silas also appears as a name in the New Testament, providing another context in which the name is known.
What does Silas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Silas
Silas is a New Testament name often regarded as a short form of Silvanus, from Latin silva, 'forest'. The relationship between the forms is not entirely certain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Silas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Silas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Silas: of the forest
- Evan: God is gracious
- Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Silas: of the forest
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Silas Dennis
Meaning of each word
- Silas: of the forest
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Meaning of each word
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Silas: of the forest
- Mika: who is like God?
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Silas Vianney
Meaning of each word
- Silas: of the forest
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Silas: of the forest
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Cristian: follower of Christ
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How to pronounce Silas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Silas a boy’s name?
Yes, Silas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Silas ranks #3,610 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Silas
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Silas
- Silas Papare · b. 1918
- Silas Heluka · b. 1991
- Silas Nawipa · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Silas
What is the meaning of Silas?
Silas means of the forest. Silas is a New Testament name often regarded as a short form of Silvanus, from Latin silva, 'forest'. The relationship between the forms is not entirely certain.
Is Silas a boy’s name?
Yes, Silas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Silas?
Silas is of Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Silas have?
Silas has 2 syllables (Si-las) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Silas?
Silas ranks #3,610 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Silas?
Some ideas: Silas Evan Jootje; Silas Gideon Ezer; Silas Dennis.
Famous people named Silas?
Notable people named Silas include Silas Papare, Silas Heluka, Silas Nawipa.
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