Matthew vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Matthew Rank #33

Silas Rank #81

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Matthew or Silas more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Silas mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Matthew and Silas boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.