Mason vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Mason Rank #42

Silas Rank #81

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Mason or Silas more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Mason and Silas mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Mason and Silas boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.