Carter vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Carter Rank #45

Silas Rank #81

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Carter or Silas more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Carter and Silas mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Carter and Silas boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.