Cylas vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Theodore mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cylas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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