Sylar

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Boy Name #7,523 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

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Meaning & Origin

Sylar is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Sylar often also consider Bow, Sy, Escanor .

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Barnes Boy Jamian Boy Sy Boy Dariun Boy Brandy Boy Escanor Boy
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Popularity Over Time

#7,523
Current Rank
Peaked 2009 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,523
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Sylas #488

Nicknames

Syl Syy Sylie

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Also a Girl Name

Sylar is also used as a girl name, ranked #62742.

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Similar Names

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Barnes Boy Old Norse bern Jamian Boy Hebrew Dariun Boy Persian Bow Boy Old English boga Sy Boy Norman French Akoni Boy Hawaiian phonetic adaptation Escanor Boy Old French Arthurian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylar

Is Sylar a boy or girl name?
Sylar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7523. As a girl name, it is ranked #62742. Sylar is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Sylar?
Sylar is currently ranked #7523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sylar?
Common nicknames for Sylar include Syl, Syy, and Sylie.
Is Sylar a common or rare name?
Sylar is an uncommon name, ranked #7523 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Sylar?
Sylar pairs well with Bow, Dariun, Sy, Jamian in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Sylar?
Related spellings include Sylas.

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, and Sylie. 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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