Zylus
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Forest, woods, of the forest
Origin: Latin (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #4538 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zylas, meaning forest, woods, of the forest.
Similar names: zylas, zyrus, zylah, zylee, zylie, zyllah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zylus? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Zylus, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zylus
What does the name Zylus mean?
Zylus means “Forest, woods, of the forest” from Latin (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Zylus?
Zylus has Latin (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Forest, woods, of the forest”.
How popular is Zylus?
Zylus ranked #4396 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Zylus most popular?
Zylus peaked in 2024 with 66 babies registered that year.
Is Zylus a boy or girl name?
Zylus is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zyluss in registered births are male.
Is the name Zylus rising or falling in popularity?
Zylus has risen 8814 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13210 in 2020 to #4396 in 2025.
How long has Zylus been recorded?
Zylus appears in birth records across 8 years — from 2016 through 2025.