Silas vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Silas Rank #81

Emerson Rank #270

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Silas or Emerson more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Silas and Emerson mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Silas and Emerson boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.