Silas vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Silas Rank #81

Hiram Rank #1,768

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Silas or Hiram more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Silas and Hiram mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Hiram boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.