silas

Pronunciation
SY-ləs

Gender
male

Origin

Latin; Hebrew

Ranking

  81 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Of the woods; Of the forest; Prayed for; Asked for

The name Silas is believed to be a short form of Silvanus, meaning "of the woods" or "of the forest" in Latin, or a variant of the name Saul, meanng "asked for" or "prayed for" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Silas was an early Christian prophet, missionary and companion of St. Paul the Apostle. The name was popular in the early 1900s, but didn't crack the Social Security Administration's top-200 for boy names until 2011. Silas has now been a top-100 boy's name every year since 2020 and is the name actress Jessica Biel and singer Justin Timberlake gave their daughter Silas Randall, born in 2015.

Famous People Named Silas

  Silas House

  American writer known for his novels and essays on Appalachian culture.

  Silas Weir Mitchell

  Actor known for his role in the TV series 'Grimm'.

  Silas Marner

  Fictional character from a novel by George Eliot, known for themes of redemption and community.

  Silas Simmons

  One of the oldest professional baseball players, celebrated for his longevity.

  Silas Nkanunu

  South African rugby union administrator and former president of the South African Rugby Union.

  Silas Deane

  American diplomat and politician during the American Revolution.

  Silas Randall Timberlake

  Son of famous celebrities, often in the spotlight.

  Silas Adekunle

  Robotics engineer and entrepreneur known for creating educational robots.

  Silas Redd

  American football player known for his time in the NFL.

  Silas Wright

  19th-century American politician and former Governor of New York.

Famous Media with people Named Silas

    Silas Marner

    A novel by George Eliot about a weaver who finds redemption and love.  

    Silas the Squirrel

    A character from children's stories known for his adventures in the forest.  

    Silas the Snail

    A character in a children's book series who teaches patience and perseverance.  

    Silas P. Silas

    A character from the comedy film 'How High' known for his humorous antics.  

    Silas the Wizard

    A character from a fantasy book series who uses magic to help his friends.  

    Silas the Brave

    A character from a children's adventure series known for his courage.  

    Silas the Explorer

    A cartoon character who travels the world discovering new places.  

    Silas the Inventor

    A character from a kids' show who loves building new gadgets.  

    Silas the Detective

    A young detective character in a mystery book series for kids.  

    Silas the Knight

    A character from a medieval-themed children's story known for his chivalry.