Simon vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Simon Rank #251

Silas Rank #81

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

Is Simon or Silas more popular?

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

What do Simon and Silas mean?

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

Are Simon and Silas boy or girl names?

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