Allen vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Sylas mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Allen and Sylas boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.