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What names are similar to Silas?

If you like Silas, consider Lucas, Dallas and Thomas. Like Silas, their spellings end in -as.

The same sound

Two syllables, ending the same way as Silas.

Lucas Latin · probably "from Lucania," a region of southern Italy; Latin Lucas comes through Greek Loukas, usually explained as a shortened form of Loukanos. A connection with Lucius has also been proposed; "light" is not an established direct meaning
Dallas Scottish · place name/surname; meaning uncertain, possibly "meadow of the waterfall"
Thomas Aramaic · twin
Jonas Greek · dove (Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew Jonah, carried into French)

The same roots

Also Latin names, from the tradition Silas comes from.

Cornelius Latin · meaning uncertain (Roman family name, possibly 'horn')
Titus Latin · an ancient Roman given name whose meaning is unknown
Marcos Latin · Spanish form of Marcus/Mark, traditionally linked to Mars
Justus Latin · just, fair

The same feel

Also biblical and vintage revival names.

Josias Hebrew · form of Josiah that comes through Greek and Latin Iosias; the Hebrew name means "God supports"
Amos Hebrew · 'load, burden' (Hebrew amas)
Enoch Hebrew · from Hebrew 'Chanoch', meaning 'dedicated' or 'trained'
Boaz Hebrew · biblical name meaning 'swiftness' or 'strength'

Names of the same moment

Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Silas, on a similar curve.

Felix Latin · happy, fortunate
Magnus Latin · great
Atlas Greek · possibly "enduring"; in Greek mythology, the Titan who bears the heavens
Amias Latin · beloved
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