Sylar is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a blend of Skylar and Tyler; also the name of a Heroes TV character (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'SY-ler').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern coinage. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Sylar is a modern name, variously a blend of Skylar and Tyler — also a Heroes TV character — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SY-ler').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sylar mean?

Sylar is a modern name blending Skylar and Tyler; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Sylar?

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

Is Sylar a boy or girl name?

Sylar is a boy's name.

How popular is Sylar?

Sylar is a very rare name in the U.S.