Hunter vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Hunter Rank #128

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Silas mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Hunter and Silas boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.