Ellis vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Ellis Rank #273

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Silas mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Ellis and Silas boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.