Arthur vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Arthur Rank #105

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Silas mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Arthur and Silas boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.