Benjamin vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Benjamin Rank #11

Silas Rank #81

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Benjamin or Silas more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Silas mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Benjamin and Silas boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.