Silas vs Jairus

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 #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English American

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Silas Rank #81

Jairus Rank #3,610

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Is Silas or Jairus more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Silas and Jairus mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Jairus boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.