Silas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Silas Rank #81

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Matthew mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Silas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.