Silas vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Silas Rank #81

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Mason mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Silas and Mason boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.