Silas vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Jordan Rank #104

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Silas or Jordan more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Silas and Jordan mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Jordan boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.