Hiram vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Silas mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Hiram and Silas boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.