Silas

Boy

Origin: Latin · Greek

Meaning

“short form of Silvanus, "of the woods"”

Source

Cultural Notes

Silas appears in the New Testament as a companion of Paul and may be a short form of Silvanus meaning woodland or forest.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 2010s
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Famous People Named Silas

  • Silas Weir Mitchell, Silas Marner

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