Ferry vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Silas mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Ferry and Silas boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.