James vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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James Rank #5

Silas Rank #81

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #81 for Silas.

Is James or Silas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do James and Silas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are James and Silas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.