Harrison vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Harrison Rank #121

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Silas mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Harrison and Silas boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.