Silas vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Leon Rank #141

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Silas or Leon more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Silas and Leon mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Leon boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.