Silas vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Hunter Rank #128

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Silas or Hunter more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Silas and Hunter mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Hunter boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.