Silas vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Silas Rank #81

Ber Rank #35,726

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Silas or Ber more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Silas and Ber mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Silas and Ber boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.