Caleb vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Caleb Rank #49

Silas Rank #81

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Caleb or Silas more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Silas mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Caleb and Silas boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.