Silas vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

George Rank #123

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #123 for George.

Is Silas or George more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Silas and George mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and George boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.