Elijah vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord 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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Elijah Rank #8

Silas Rank #81

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Elijah or Silas more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Silas mean?

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

Are Elijah and Silas boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.