Silas vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Silas Rank #81

Ellis Rank #273

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Silas or Ellis more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Silas and Ellis mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Silas and Ellis boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.