Syl

Syl is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,526 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Syl is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Syl often also consider Flip, Heidi, Boney .

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Historical Record

Syl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.

Over 5 babies have been named Syl in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Syl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,526 for boy names in the US .

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#39,526
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#39,526
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Sylas #488 Sylvan #1905 Sylvester #2106 Sylus #2662 Sylis #3240 Sylo #4430

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Flip Boy Greek Heidi Boy Old High German Boney Boy English descriptive nickname Renne Boy Latin Renatus Tari Boy Igbo Eloyd Boy Welsh Shannan Boy Irish Cubby Boy American English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Syl

Is Syl a boy or girl name?
Syl is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Syl?
Syl is currently ranked #39526 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Syl a common or rare name?
Syl is an uncommon name, ranked #39526 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Syl?
Syl pairs well with Flip, Heidi, Boney, Renne in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Syl?
Related spellings include Sylas, Sylvan, Sylvester, Sylus.

About the Name Syl

Syl is a boy name .

Syl is currently ranked #39,526 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Syl include Sylas, Sylvan, Sylvester, Sylus, Sylis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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