Is Sylas a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sylas is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Sylas?

It’s currently ranked #433 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Sylas Boy

Popularity: #433 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSY-lus / /ˈsaɪ.ləs/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'forest'; Latin: 'man of the forest'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sylas is often considered a variant of Silas, which has roots in both Greek and Latin. Silas appears in the New Testament as a companion of Paul the Apostle. The name has been used throughout history in various cultures, often associated with nature and the wilderness. Its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, gaining renewed interest in modern times.

Trend Summary

Sylas has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Variants

Silas

International Variants

Silas (Latin); Silas (English)

Famous people named Sylas

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Fictional characters named Sylas

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Sibling Suggestions

Silas Syrus Simon Seth Soren Samson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sylas was first seen in the United States in 1975. Sylas has ranked as high as #771 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sylas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sylas (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	55	10%
CA	44	8%
OH	33	6%
PA	30	5%
FL	29	5%
VA	25	4%
NY	23	4%
TN	21	4%
MI	20	4%
IN	18	3%
AZ	18	3%
MO	17	3%
NC	17	3%
WA	16	3%
MN	16	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1975	5
1979	6
1980	5
1983	5
1984	9
1986	5
1989	9
1990	6
1991	5
1992	5
1993	8
1994	11
1995	15
1996	23
1997	20
1998	22
1999	28
2000	31
2001	30
2002	64
2003	76
2004	67
2005	84
2006	82
2007	156
2008	172
2009	254
2010	256
2011	377
2012	388
2013	508
2014	382
2015	439
2016	416
2017	389
2018	421
2019	441
2020	471
2021	550
2022	625
2023	661
2024	633