Silas is one of those crusty old names (did anyone ever finish reading Silas Marner in English lit class?) that has had a retro revival over the last few years. An interesing choice for an intellectual boy.
Variations
Silus,
Silo,
Sylas,
Cylas
Nicknames
Si,
Silo
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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