Silas vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Silas Rank #81

Griffin Rank #223

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Silas or Griffin more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Silas and Griffin mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Silas and Griffin boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.