Silas vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Silas Rank #81

Peter Rank #192

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Silas or Peter more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Silas and Peter mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Peter boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.