MiaLen's list "Alternatives to Silas" of 5 great name ideas: Sylvian - Zelus!

Alternatives to Silas

Silas is a warm name, and currently the most popular boys name on Nameberry. Ranking 87th in the US, Silas is at his highest point yet, and may continue to rise. Here are some alternatives!

Sylvian

Intriguing way to signal Welsh ancestry; more unusual than Wallace. 

Vallis

Wallis is a masculine name of Germanic origin functioning as both a given name and surname. Derived from the Old Germanic elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and possibly connected to Wales or 'foreigner' in Old English, it carries connotations of leadership. The name gained notable recognition through Wallis Simpson, the American divorcée for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne. As a first name, Wallis has remained uncommon but distinctive, appealing to parents seeking a sophisticated name with historical resonance. The name projects a refined, somewhat aristocratic quality while maintaining a strong masculine image. Its rarity makes it an individual choice that avoids trendiness while still being recognizable.

Wallis

Willas

Zelus or Zelos was the god of rivalry and competition, one of the four winged Daemones who were gods for Zeus. This rare name is one mythological choice that may not come back in the modern world.