Boy Name · Aramaic Origin
Silas
Silas means “Saul”. It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Silas — a boy name from the Aramaic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Saul", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Sylas is on your shortlist, Silas belongs in the same conversation.
Silas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Saul
Origin: Aramaic naming roots help connect Silas to related Aramaic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Silas as S·I·L·A·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Silas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Silas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Silasa, Silase, Silasy, Sila.
- Nicknames: Sil and S.
- Middle names: Pair Silas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Silas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Sylas, Sabas, Silvia, Silva, Silvestre — full picks on the sibling names for Silas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Silas? Browse our names like Silas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Silas
What does the name Silas mean?
Silas means "Saul" and is of Aramaic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Silas is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Silas?
Silas originates in Aramaic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Silas?
Silas has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Silas a boy's or girl's name?
Silas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Silas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Silas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Silas?
Names that share Silas's sound and style include Sylas, Sabas, Silvia, Silva, Silvestre.
What middle names pair well with Silas?
Good middle-name fits for Silas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Silas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Silas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Silas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Silas share its rhythm without rhyming — Sylas, Sabas, Silvia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.