Silas vs Thomas

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

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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

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Popularity Comparison

Silas Rank #81
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #81 for Silas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Silas ___

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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Silas

Ezra Jasper Amos Iris Wren

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silas or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Silas at #81 in the United States.

What do Silas and Thomas mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Silas and Thomas boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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