Silas vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American Biblical

✓ All Clear

Silas Rank #81

Elihu Rank #5,577

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Silas or Elihu more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Silas and Elihu mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Elihu boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.