Sylar

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Sylar Pronunciation

Sylar is pronounced SY-ler /ˈsaɪ.lər/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a blend of Skylar and Tyler; also the name of a Heroes TV character; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Skylar/Tyler echo: Sylar. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SY-ler').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a blend of Skylar and Tyler; also the name of a Heroes TV character; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7656 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

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

SkylarTylerSyler

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English American Coinage

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sylar?

Sylar is pronounced SY-ler (/ˈsaɪ.lər/). Press play above to hear Sylar said aloud.

How do you say Sylar?

Sylar is said SY-ler (/ˈsaɪ.lər/). Press play above to hear Sylar said aloud.

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.

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.