Paul vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Paul Rank #264

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Silas mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Paul and Silas boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.