Silas vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Silas Rank #81

Barrett Rank #186

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Silas or Barrett more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Silas and Barrett mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Silas and Barrett boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.