Cylas vs Devontae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cylas

Boy #2,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,759
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Devontae

Boy #2,918 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the deep valley, Devon land"

Origin: Celtic/English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,918
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Tae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Devontae Rank #2,918

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2918 for Devontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylas ___

  • Cylas James
  • Cylas Lee
  • Cylas Alexander
  • Cylas River
  • Cylas Grant

Devontae ___

  • Devontae James
  • Devontae Andre
  • Devontae Marcus
  • Devontae Lamar
  • Devontae Xavier
  • Devontae Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Devontae

Darius Malik Janiyah Amara Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Devontae more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Devontae at #2918 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Devontae mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Devontae means "from the deep valley, Devon land" (Celtic/English origin).

Are Cylas and Devontae boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Devontae is primarily a boy name.

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