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Drew vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Sylas

Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #543 for Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Sylas mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Drew and Sylas boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.

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