Cruz vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#302
Total SSA Count
1,110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cruzy, Cru

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cruz Rank #302
Sylas Rank #488

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 vs #488 for Sylas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cruz ___

  • Cruz Cruz Miguel
  • Cruz Cruz Antonio
  • Cruz Cruz Rafael
  • Cruz Cruz Sebastian
  • Cruz Cruz Emmanuel

Sylas ___

  • Sylas James
  • Sylas Cole
  • Sylas Reed
  • Sylas Grey
  • Sylas John
  • Sylas Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cruz

Diego Mateo Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Sylas

Isla Rowan Hazel Callum Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cruz or Sylas more popular?

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Sylas mean?

Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Cruz and Sylas boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.

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