Sylas

Sylas is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 633 boys in the United States.

Sylas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sylas

Sylas belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sylas first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #464 in 2023, and in 2024 633 babies received the name — 8,160 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sylas in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#464 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Sylas in 2024
633
Total since 1880
8,160

Sylas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#2076 in 2020
Babies named Sylas in 2025
11
Total since 1996
65

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sylas mean?

The meaning of Sylas is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sylas a boy or girl name?

Sylas is a boy name. In 2024, 633 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sylas?

Sylas comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sylas?

Sylas first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #464 in 2023, and 633 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].