Silas vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Ethan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Ethan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.