Silas vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Silas Rank #81

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Henry mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Silas and Henry boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.