Silas vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Silas Rank #81

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Beau mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Silas and Beau boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.