Cylas vs Tye

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

Tye

Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,857
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Tye Rank #2,857

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2857 for Tye.

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

Tye ___

  • Tye James
  • Tye Cole
  • Tye River
  • Tye Lee
  • Tye August
  • Tye Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Tye

Bryce Jade Sloane Wren Reid

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Tye more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Tye at #2857 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Tye mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Cylas and Tye boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons