Sylas
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Forest, woods, of the forest
Origin: Latin (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #440 in 2025 with 717 babies born.
History: Sylas surged in the 2020s as a creative spelling of Silas. George Eliot's 'Silas Marner' and the biblical Silas give it literary and spiritual weight. The Y-swap modernizes the ancient name. Sylas represents the American tradition of updating old names through creative spelling while keeping their deep roots intact.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Sylas? About 1 in 4,547 babies born in 2025 were named Sylas, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sylas
What does the name Sylas mean?
Sylas means “Forest, woods, of the forest” from Latin (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Sylas?
Sylas has Latin (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Forest, woods, of the forest”.
How popular is Sylas?
Sylas ranked #440 in 2025 — given to 717 babies that year.
When was Sylas most popular?
Sylas peaked in 2025 with 717 babies registered that year.
Is Sylas a boy or girl name?
Sylas is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Sylass in registered births are male.
Is the name Sylas rising or falling in popularity?
Sylas has risen 13290 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13730 in 2020 to #440 in 2025.
How long has Sylas been recorded?
Sylas appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1975 through 2025.