Abraham vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Abraham Rank #204

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #204 for Abraham.

Is Abraham or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Silas mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Abraham and Silas boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.