John vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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John Rank #21

Silas Rank #81

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #81 for Silas.

Is John or Silas more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do John and Silas mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are John and Silas boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.