Sylas
- Meaning
- Variant of Silas; possible woodland connection
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What does Sylas mean?
Sylas means “Variant of Silas; possible woodland connection”.
Sylas is a spelling variation of Silas, the name of a companion of Paul in the New Testament. Silas is often connected with the Roman name Silvanus and the Latin word for a wood or forest, although the precise relationship is not beyond doubt. “Of the forest” is therefore a possible inherited interpretation rather than a certain translation.
The “y” changes the name’s appearance while usually leaving its sound unchanged. Sy offers a short everyday option, and Silas is the form to compare if you want the spelling found in English Bibles. Sylas keeps that biblical association without being the standard spelling of the scriptural name.
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How popular is Sylas?
United States · 2025Explore how often Sylas is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #440 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Sylas
- 717 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 12.6% More than 2024
Sylas over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #440 | 717 |
| 2025 | Girls | #7,451 | 15 |
| 2024 | Boys | #486 | 637 |
| 2024 | Girls | #11,012 | 9 |
| 2023 | Boys | #464 | 662 |
| 2023 | Girls | #10,241 | 10 |
| 2022 | Boys | #487 | 627 |
| 2022 | Girls | #11,149 | 9 |
| 2021 | Boys | #534 | 551 |
| 2021 | Girls | #12,083 | 8 |
| 2020 | Boys | #587 | 472 |
| 2020 | Girls | #14,908 | 6 |
| 2019 | Boys | #619 | 442 |
| 2019 | Girls | #17,688 | 5 |
| 2018 | Boys | #632 | 421 |
| 2017 | Boys | #657 | 390 |
| 2017 | Girls | #18,158 | 5 |
| 2016 | Boys | #639 | 416 |
| 2016 | Girls | #18,582 | 5 |
| 2015 | Boys | #612 | 439 |
| 2014 | Boys | #670 | 382 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Sylas
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Silas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Of the forest; or prayed for
Listed as a related name to Sylas.
Theodore
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
Shares an origin with Sylas.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Sylas.
Elias
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Sylas.
Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares an origin with Sylas.
Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
Shares an origin with Sylas.
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