Zylo

Zylo - A very unique male name

Zylo appeared on the charts for the first time in 2021 on position #4253. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zylo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zylo? 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 Zylo. The baby boy name Zylo was given to 39 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1898 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 37,597 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zylo peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1898.

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Zylo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zylo is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,265 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,573.

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 Zylo is where you live.

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Zylo origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Zylo appears only in 2021, a two-syllable invention in the pattern of Milo and Kylo with a fashionable Z. Suggestions that it comes from Greek xylon, 'wood', are a folk reach — there is no documented line from that word to this name. Its story is its sound.

Origin uncertain

Zylo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zylo

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

Zael / Zekiel / Zollie / Zaiel / Zyel / Zaul / Zeal /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Zylo

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 Zylo 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 Zylo?

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

ZY-loh · /ˈzaɪloʊ/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Zyler — A related modern Z coinage.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2021, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Zylo for a short, futuristic Z name that rhymes with Milo. It is brand new and rising.

Worth knowing

• It may be heard as Milo, Kylo or a brand name, and the Greek 'wood' meaning claimed online is not documented.