Elliot vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Elliot Rank #150

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Elliot or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Silas mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Elliot and Silas boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.