Silas vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and James mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and James boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.