Penn vs Cylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Penn Rank #2,952
Cylas Rank #2,759

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Cylas more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Cylas mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Penn and Cylas boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Cylas is primarily a boy name.

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