Silas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Silas Name at a Glance

Name	Silas
Meaning	Variant of Sylvanus from a Greek name meaning 'forest; woods.' In the bible Silas was a missionary companion of Paul and Timothy.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Silas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Silas means “Variant of Sylvanus from a Greek name meaning 'forest; woods.' In the bible Silas was a missionary companion of Paul and Timothy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Silas Name Origin

Our database records Silas under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Silas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Silas is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Silas

When considering Silas for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.