Sylas
SY-las
Popularity
#10965
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
8,222
Peak Year
#671 in 2023
First Recorded
1975
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Sylas is a short form of Silvanus, a Roman name meaning 'of the forest' or 'woods'. It is derived from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'wood'.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Sylas Dean
Early American merchant, politician, and diplomat.
Sylas Weir Mitchell
American physician and writer known for neurology.
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