Frederick vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Frederick Rank #424

Sylas Rank #488

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #488 for Sylas.

Is Frederick or Sylas more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Sylas mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Sylas boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.