Cylus

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-ləs /ˈsaɪ.ləs/High

Meaning: C-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companionMedium

In 30 seconds: Silas in cyber-case: Cylus restyles Paul's woodland-rooted companion with a C and y. Forest god underneath, fresh font on top.

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Origin MediumLatin, American

MeaningC-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companion

U.S. rank (2025)#3527 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cylus is a modern C-y styling of Silas — short for Silvanus, the Roman forest god's name, borne by Paul's co-missionary. The respelling is contemporary.

It registers thinly beside Silas. Rare, forest at the root, and restyled.

Did you know? Silas sang hymns at midnight until an earthquake opened his prison — Acts' most musical jailbreak; Cylus is the remix spelling.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Silas — root etymology

Variations

SilasSylasCyrus

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Silas— the biblical standard form

Sylas— the y-spelled brother

Cyrus— the Cy- Persian king neighbor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cylus mean?

Cylus styles Silas, from Silvanus, 'of the woods'.

How do you pronounce Cylus?

It's said SY-ləs /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cylus a boy or girl name?

Cylus is a boy's name.

How popular is Cylus?

Cylus is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Silas is far more common.