Cylas vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2759 for Cylas.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Cylas and James mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cylas and James boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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