Which name do you like better? If at all?

Question

I am 35 weeks and hubby and I can not agree on any name yet (for a boy). There are two that we think we might like, but can't decide. We are so wishy-washy. What do you think about Silas or Ryker?

Answer 1

i like ryker. silas sounds kind of to old

Answer 2

i applaud you for picking unique names!!

personally i like ryker!

Answer 3

Ha! Ryker is my sister-in-law's dog! It's named after Star Wars! So I think Silas is best but I don't like either for a baby!

Answer 4

I like Silas the best. Its cute. Good luck and congrats! :o)

Answer 5

I lovee Silas. :D

Answer 6

Geez.. I Like them both...

I would go with Ryker first because I prefer R names over S names anyday.. but really.. Both are very unique names and I love them. Good for you! Congratz on your baby boy!!

Answer 7

I'm not a big fan of Silas... definitely a name that would have to grow on somebody.  Ryker is cute and not popular... I don't think it's too much like Ryder... although... who in their right mind would name their kid Ryder?  I think that Ryker is his destiny as I had an inclination that it was the best name for you! ;o)

Answer 8

Those are two incredibly different names.

Ryker is a trendy name of Modern English origin (though it may ultimately derive from the German surname Riker). It seems kind of faddish, as it's got the popular suffix ry-. I don't have anything against Ry- names, but they are incredibly popular at the moment. If you look through this category on Y!A alone, I swear that you'll see the names Ryder, Riley, Rylan and Ryan all the time. It gets a little bit boring after a little while.

On the other hand, Silas is a biblical name (in the New Testament this was the name of a companion of Paul), and the short form of the Latin name Silvanus. It is currently peaking in popularity, sitting at a modest #346 among US names. The name is much more timeless, and has a certain old-fashioned charm. I love the nickname Si (pronounced 'sigh'), and think that the name Silas is very handsome and classic. It's my favourite name of the two you've listed.

Answer 9

I like the name Silas.

I've always seen it in movies and video games and books and stuff. Never actually met anybody with the name though, so I think it'd be pretty neat.

Answer 10

i like the uniqueness. ryker i think

Answer 11

Ryker reminds me of Riker in Star Trek, and he was a big cheeseball.  Silas reminds me of silo. Sorry, I've not helped you out much, I just don't care for the names you've chosen. But he's your baby, so my opinion shouldn't count.

Answer 12

I like Silas. Its unique, but I don't think that its too unique.

Ryker is too much like Ryder. People would be confusing it all the time.

Answer 13

ryker

Answer 14

I like them both! I love normal yet unique names, depends what the middle and last name is to pick a fave

Answer 15

I'm not crazy about either, but Ryker is definitely better.

Answer 16

Silas Lorenzo Surname