Jonathan vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Jonathan Rank #83

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Silas mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Jonathan and Silas boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.