Samuel vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Samuel Rank #17

Silas Rank #81

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Samuel or Silas more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Silas mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Samuel and Silas boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.