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Sylas

ˈsaɪ.ləs

Of the forest

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How to say it

SY · las

ˈsaɪ.ləs

What it means

A respelling of Silas, from the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest, woods.'

Sylas is a modern Y-spelling of Silas, which comes from the Latin Silvanus, the woodland god, so 'of the forest.' Silas is the established biblical form, the companion of the Apostle Paul on his travels; the Sy- spelling is a contemporary twist that rides the same woodsy, vintage charm. It pairs with Atlas and Elias. Sy is the short.

How to spell Sylas

The standard spelling is Sylas. Common variants include Silas, Sylus, Cylas, but Sylas is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #964018802025

peaked at #440 in 2025, currently #440 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    Sylas is a modern respelling of Silas, 'of the forest.'

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Silas companion of the Apostle Paul, the name's biblical bearer

Spelling variants

  • Silas
  • Sylus
  • Cylas

Common questions

What does the name Sylas mean?
A respelling of Silas, from the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest, woods.'
What does Sylas mean in Latin?
In Latin, Sylas means "Of the forest." Sylas is a modern Y-spelling of Silas, which comes from the Latin Silvanus, the woodland god, so 'of the forest.' Silas is the established biblical form, the companion of the Apostle Paul on his travels; the Sy- spelling is a contemporary twist that rides the same woodsy, vintage charm. It pairs with Atlas and Elias. Sy is the short.
How do you pronounce Sylas?
Sylas is pronounced ˈsaɪ.ləs. Say it as SY-las, with the stress on the "sy" syllable.
How do you spell Sylas?
The standard spelling is Sylas. Common spelling variants include Silas, Sylus, Cylas.
Is Sylas a boy or girl name?
Sylas is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Sylas?
Sylas ranked #440 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.