Silas - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Silas \s(i)-

is pronounced SYE-las. It is of Latin origin. Short form of Silvanus, from a Greek name meaning "forest, woods". Biblical: Silas was a missionary companion to Paul and Timothy. Used by the Puritans.

Silas has 7 variant forms: Silvan, Silvano, Silvaon, Silvanus, Silvio, Sylas and Sylvan.

Baby names that sound like Silas are Sills and Celso.

Silas is a somewhat common first name for men (#719 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#4815 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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