Xylas

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Pronounced ZY-ləs /ˈzaɪ.ləs/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, variously an X- spelling echoing Silas ('of the forest', Greek) and the Greek xylon, 'wood'; the precise origin is uncertain, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Xylas echoes Silas and 'wood'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-ləs').

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern coined name, variously an X- spelling echoing Silas ('of the forest', Greek) and the Greek xylon, 'wood'; the precise origin is uncertain, so we flag it

U.S. rank (2024)#6425 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Xylas is a modern coined name — variously an X- spelling echoing Silas, 'of the forest', and the Greek xylon, 'wood' (the precise origin is uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZY-ləs', the X as a Z; nickname Xy).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-Silas-or-wood echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Xylas is a modern coined name — variously an X- spelling echoing Silas ('of the forest') and the Greek xylon, 'wood' — crisp and modern (the precise origin is uncertain, which we flag; said 'ZY-ləs').

Overall data confidence 35%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — coinage; origin uncertain

Variations

XylusZylasSilas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xylas mean?

Xylas echoes Silas ('of the forest') and Greek 'wood'; its origin is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Xylas?

It's said ZY-ləs /ˈzaɪ.ləs/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the X as a Z).

Is Xylas a boy or girl name?

Xylas is a boy's name.

How popular is Xylas?

Xylas is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.