Silas vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Silas Rank #81

Bryson Rank #147

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Silas or Bryson more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Silas and Bryson mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Silas and Bryson boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.