Silas vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Silas Rank #81

Carson Rank #124

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Silas or Carson more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Silas and Carson mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Silas and Carson boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.