Roy vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Sylas mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Sylas boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.