Jack vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Jack Rank #15

Silas Rank #81

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Jack or Silas more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Jack and Silas mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Jack and Silas boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.