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Sylar
BoyMeaning of Sylar: American: 'fictional surname variant'
Sylar is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6736th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6736
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
881
First recorded 2006 · peak 2009
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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