Silas vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Josiah mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Josiah boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.