Linus vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Linus Rank #1,423

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Silas mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Linus and Silas boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.