Wilson vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Sylas mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Sylas boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.