Meaning: Probably a short form of Silvanus; other explanations exist
The story
Silas is a New Testament name probably related to Latin Silvanus, of the woods. A possible connection with Saul through Aramaic also exists, so forest is not a certain universal meaning.
Nicknames
- Si
Spellings & variants
- Silvanus
- Sylas
- Silvano
Famous namesakes
- Silas MarnerNovel character
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Silas comes from English, Biblical Greek, and Latin.
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