Sylis

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Sylis Pronunciation

Sylis is pronounced SY-lis /ˈsaɪ.lɪs/High

Meaning: Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'asked for'Medium

In 30 seconds: Silas with a y-axis: same New Testament traveler, same forest-god roots, new geometry. The spelling is the only modern thing about it.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Latin

MeaningModern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'asked for'

U.S. rank (2024)#3257 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 980

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Sylis respells Silas, the companion of Paul whose name is usually traced to Latin Silvanus — the Roman forest god, hence 'of the forest' — or to an Aramaic name meaning 'asked for'. Silas has surged in twenty-first-century America, and y-spellings followed as they always do.

Sylis (with Sylas the more common variant) appears thinly in recent records. It remains rare — woodland-deep meaning, fresh-cut look.

Did you know? The biblical Silas sang hymns at midnight in a Philippian jail until an earthquake threw the doors open — one of the Bible's great prison-break scenes.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Silas — etymology, debated

Variations

SilasSylasSilis

Nicknames

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If you like Sylis…

Silas— the biblical standard it respells

Sylas— the more common y-variant

Cyrus— a fellow Sy-sounding ancient revival

Miles— shares the gentle vintage-modern register

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sylis?

Sylis is pronounced SY-lis (/ˈsaɪ.lɪs/). Press play above to hear Sylis said aloud.

How do you say Sylis?

Sylis is said SY-lis (/ˈsaɪ.lɪs/). Press play above to hear Sylis said aloud.

What does the name Sylis mean?

Sylis is a modern spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or an Aramaic name meaning 'asked for'.

Is Sylis a boy or girl name?

Sylis is a boy's name.

How popular is Sylis?

Sylis is a very rare spelling in the U.S.; Silas is the rising classic.