Sylas

Sylas is regarded as the Anglo-American spelling of the name Silas, which traces back to the Roman surname Silvanus. This masculine first name means 'the forest dweller'.

What does the name Sylas mean?

Sylas is regarded as an Anglo-American variant of the name Silas, which has its origin in the Roman surname Silvanus. The name means 'the forest dweller'. The roots are found in the Latin word silva, which means 'forest', 'wood', 'orchard', and 'grove'. Other variants include Silouanos, Silvijo, Silvio, Silviu, Silvius, Silvan, Sylvain, and Silvano.

Where does the name Sylas come from?

Sylas is a masculine first name with Latin origins that means 'the forest dweller'. The Latin component silva means 'wood', 'forest', 'orchard', and 'grove'. It belongs to the languages of Anglo-American and English.

How do you pronounce Sylas?

The sound and pronunciation of Sylas: The name is two syllables and has a modern sound. It is generally pronounced as 'Sai-las' [ˈsaɪlas], with the initial diphthong creating a distinct dynamism. The S at the beginning is clear and soft. The second syllable '-las' with the open A sound gives the name a warm touch, while the final S adds a fine accent. Sylas sounds lively, present, and rhythmically balanced.

When is the name day of Sylas?

The name day of Sylas is celebrated on July 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Sylas is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching 2,529th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,829th.