Gideon vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Gideon Rank #332

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Silas mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Gideon and Silas boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.