Maryjo vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Maryjo Rank #7,294
Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #7294 for Maryjo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maryjo ___

  • Maryjo Lynn
  • Maryjo Sue
  • Maryjo Anne
  • Maryjo Kay
  • Maryjo Elizabeth

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 Maryjo

Bobby Debbie Patty Tommy

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryjo or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Maryjo at #7294 in the United States.

What do Maryjo and Silas mean?

Maryjo means "God will add" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Maryjo and Silas boy or girl names?

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

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