Silas vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Elijah mean?

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

Are Silas and Elijah boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.