Silas vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Silas Rank #81

Timothy Rank #208

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Silas or Timothy more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Silas and Timothy mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Silas and Timothy boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.