Shylon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shylon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Shylon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shylon is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,764 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,764
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from Florence, blooming"
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French origin
"root, foundation"
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Welsh origin
"blessed"
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Proto-Germanic origin
"wanderer"
#33,942 in US
Yoruba origin
"prosperity is delightful"
#33,730 in US
Japanese origin
"In Japanese: gentle and elegant (侑雅) ..."
#33,806 in US
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"thatcher, roofer"
#33,918 in US
Dutch/Germanic origin
"father"
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About the Name Shylon
Shylon is a boy name .
Shylon is currently ranked #33,764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shylon include Shy, Shyl, Shyly, Shylie, Shie, and Shykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shylon include Shyloh, Shylo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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