Sylas vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylas

Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Sylas Rank #488

Clay Rank #544

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Sylas or Clay more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Sylas and Clay mean?

Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Sylas and Clay boy or girl names?

Sylas is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.