Timothy vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Timothy Rank #208

Silas Rank #81

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

Is Timothy or Silas more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Silas mean?

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

Are Timothy and Silas boy or girl names?

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