gender neutral
Sylas
forest, woods
About Sylas
Sylas captures contemporary imagination while maintaining substantial character. The alternative spelling adds visual interest and modern flair to familiar sounds, creating something that feels both recognizable and refreshingly different. This name possesses a certain mystique, suggesting depth and perhaps a touch of enigmatic appeal. The soft opening transitions smoothly into the decisive ending, creating pleasing phonetic balance. Sylas works beautifully for parents seeking something outside mainstream choices without venturing into overly unusual territory. It has that coveted quality of being distinctive enough to stand out in classroom roll calls while remaining accessible and easy to use. The name adapts well across various contexts, carrying enough formality for professional settings while maintaining approachable warmth for personal relationships. Sylas suggests creativity and individuality without seeming contrived or trying too hard. It's a name that invites interest and positive impressions, memorable without being flashy. The modern spelling reflects current naming preferences while the underlying sound connects to established traditions, offering best of both worlds for thoughtful parents.
Popularity of the Name Sylas
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #848 | |
| 2010 | #835 | #805 |
| 2011 | #625 | #747 |
| 2012 | #624 | #675 |
| 2013 | #525 | #658 |
| 2014 | #670 | #656 |
| 2015 | #612 | |
| 2016 | #639 | |
| 2017 | #657 | #676 |
| 2018 | #632 | #707 |
| 2019 | #619 | #631 |
| 2020 | #587 | #841 |
| 2021 | #534 | #766 |
| 2022 | #487 | #784 |
| 2023 | #464 | #560 |
| 2024 | #486 | #841 |
| 2025 | #440 | #509 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Sylas
Names Similar to Sylas
Nicknames for Sylas
- Sy
- Syl
- Sly
- Silas
Famous People Named Sylas
| Silas Weir Mitchell | American physician and writer |
| Silas Deane | American diplomat and politician |
| Sylas Nevins | Professional skateboarder |
| Sylas K. Barrett | American politician |
| Silas Baxter-Neal | Professional skateboarder |
| Silas Wamangituka | Congolese professional footballer |
| Sylas Okine | American football player |
| Silas D. Hicks | American photographer |
| Silas McDonnell | Irish rugby union player |
| Sylas Wright | American journalist |
| Silas Weir | American physician and author |
| Sylas Montgomery | American football player |
| Sylas Cooper | Canadian actor |
| Silas Birtwistle | British rower |
| Sylas Mungro | American football player |
| Silas Reynolds | American politician |
| Sylas Young | American professional wrestler |
| Silas Simmons | American baseball player |
Characters Named Sylas
| Silas Marner | Protagonist of George Eliot's novel "Silas Marner" |
| Silas Ramsbottom | Character from the animated film "Despicable Me 2" |
| Silas Botwin | Character from the TV series "Weeds" |
| Silas Greene | Character from the TV series "Salem" |
| Silas Volkmire | Character from the video game "Assassin's Creed - Revelations" |
| Silas Lamb | Character from the TV series "Penny Dreadful" |
| Silas P. Silas | Character from the film "The Fifth Element" |
| Silas Greaves | Character from the video game "Call of Juarez - Gunslinger" |
| Silas Adams | Character from the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Silas Nash | Character from the book series "The Field Party" by Abbi Glines |
| Silas Scratch | Character from the book series "Skulduggery Pleasant" by Derek Landy |
| Silas Mercer | Character from the TV series "The Alienist" |
| Silas Blissett | Character from the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Silas Barnaby | Character from the film "Babes in Toyland" |
| Silas Stone | Character from the film "Justice League" |
| Silas Vassel | Character from the TV series "The Passage" |
| Silas Bullet | Character from the video game "Killer is Dead" |