George vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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George Rank #123

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #123 for George.

Is George or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Silas mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are George and Silas boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.