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Wave vs Sylis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,245
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wave Rank #3,245
Sylis Rank #3,240

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 vs #3245 for Wave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wave or Sylis more popular?

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Sylis mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Sylis means "of the forest (via Silvanus root)" (Latin 'silva' origin).

Are Wave and Sylis boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Sylis is primarily a boy name.

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