Silas vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Silas Rank #81

Kaleb Rank #278

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Silas or Kaleb more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Silas and Kaleb mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.