Silas vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Silas Rank #81

Cohen Rank #239

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Silas or Cohen more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Silas and Cohen mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Cohen boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.