Silas vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and John mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and John boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.