Henry vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Henry Rank #6

Silas Rank #81

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Henry or Silas more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Henry and Silas mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Henry and Silas boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.