Silas vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Silas Rank #81

Simon Rank #251

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Silas or Simon more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Silas and Simon mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Silas and Simon boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.