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Cylas vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cylas

Boy #2,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,759
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2759 for Cylas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Payson mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Cylas and Payson boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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