Barrett vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Barrett Rank #186

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Silas mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Barrett and Silas boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.