Silas vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Benjamin mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.