Silas vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #81 for Silas.

Is Silas or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Samuel mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Samuel boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.