Sylas

Sylas - A very unique male name

Sylas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3517. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sylas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sylas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sylas. The baby boy name Sylas was given to 701 baby boys in 2025, ranking #436 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,092 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sylas peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 436.

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Sylas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sylas is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #168 - and is the least popular in Massachusetts at position #776.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sylas is where you live.

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Sylas origin and meaning

Latin/Greek — variant spelling of Silas

Variant spelling of Silas; Silas itself is uncertain — usually linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the woods', or to an Aramaic form related to Saul

Sylas is Silas with a y, a respelling that appeared in 1996 and has climbed to its own peak in 2025 as parents seek a fresher look for the biblical name. The underlying Silas etymology is itself debated, hence the uncertainty.

Origin uncertain

Sylas is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Sylas, pop culture references for the name Sylas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sylas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sylas, sorted by popularity.

Silas / Shlok / Sylus / Sylis / Selig / Selso / Shalik / Salesi / Seals / Shaleek /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Sylas

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sylas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sylas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SY-lus · /ˈsaɪləs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Silas — Standard spelling of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalClassic

Why parents choose it

It keeps Silas's woodsy, biblical feel with a more distinctive spelling.

Worth knowing

• Everyone will default to the Silas spelling, and the y can read as trendy respelling rather than a separate name.