Syl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,526
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Middle English origin
"market trader, merchant"
#39,357 in US
English origin
"young bear, small animal"
#39,402 in US
English origin
"golden brown; tawny"
#39,591 in US
Australian Aboriginal origin
"curved throwing stick, boomerang"
#39,710 in US
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