Names Starting With S
BoyLatin#200 in 2025
Sylas
Sylas is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “of the forest, wood-dweller.” It ranked #200 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
SY-lus
meaning & origin
The name Sylas means “of the forest, wood-dweller.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
A spelling variant of Silas, itself derived from the Latin 'silva' meaning forest. The alternate spelling gained popularity partly through its use in fantasy literature, including the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros.
popularity over time
#2982020
#2672021
#2412022
#2202023
#2002024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #200 |
| 2023 | #220 |
| 2022 | #241 |
| 2021 | #267 |
| 2020 | #298 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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