Silas vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Jacob mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Jacob boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.