Elihu vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Elihu Rank #5,577

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Elihu or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Silas mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Elihu and Silas boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.