Silas vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Jack mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Jack boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.