Cylas vs Frederic

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

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Frederic Rank #2,888

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2888 for Frederic.

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

Frederic ___

  • Frederic Louis
  • Frederic Henri
  • Frederic Charles
  • Frederic William
  • Frederic James
  • Frederic Auguste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Frederic more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Frederic mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Cylas and Frederic boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.

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