Sylar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sylar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 812 babies have been named Sylar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylar is past its peak , currently ranked #7,523 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,523
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Sylar
Sylar is a boy name .
Is Sylar a boy or girl name? Sylar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,523 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,742. Sylar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sylar is currently ranked #7,523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylar include Syl, Syy, Syie, and Sylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylar include Sylas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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