Amelia vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#81
Total SSA Count
4,108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Silas Rank #81

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #81 for Silas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Silas ___

  • Silas James
  • Silas August
  • Silas Everett
  • Silas Cole
  • Silas Finn
  • Silas John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Silas more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Silas mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Amelia and Silas boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Silas is primarily a boy name.

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