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Sylus

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIE-ləs /ˈsaɪ.ləs/High

Meaning: Holy, saintlyMedium

In 30 seconds: Sylus is a modern respelling of Silas, an English name meaning 'holy' or 'saintly'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHoly, saintly
U.S. rank (2024)#2659 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,178

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319982024

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

History & Origin

Sylus reworks the spelling of Silas, a name long carried through its Latin forms Silvanus and Silvius with the sense of holy or of the woods. The traditional Silas appears as a New Testament companion of Paul, and Sylus is a contemporary variant of that same name.

Set beside its relatives Silas, Sylas, and the older Silvanus, Sylus keeps the familiar sound while looking distinctly modern. American actor Silas Weir Mitchell, known as Monroe in Grimm, carries the classic form.

Did you know? Sylus is a spelling variant of Silas, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'holy, saintly' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Sylus — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SilasSylasSilouanosSilvanusSilvius

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Silas Weir Mitchell (1969–present)
    American actor, played Monroe in the series Grimm.

If you like Sylus…

Silas— The established name Sylus respells, with the same 'holy' meaning.
Sylas— A listed variation of Sylus, equally a modern take on Silas.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Sylus mean?

Sylus is usually explained as meaning 'holy, saintly' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Sylus?

It's commonly said SIE-ləs /ˈsaɪ.ləs/.

Is Sylus a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sylus is used as a boy name.

How popular is Sylus?

In 2024, Sylus ranked #2659 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.