Griffin vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Griffin Rank #223

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Silas mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Griffin and Silas boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.