Silas vs Elam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Elam Rank #2,246

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Silas or Elam more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Silas and Elam mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Elam boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Elam is primarily a boy name.