Silas vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Silas Rank #81

Jonathan Rank #83

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Silas or Jonathan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Silas and Jonathan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Silas and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.