Of the forest or wood
Xylus is a modern adaptation likely derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning wood or timber. It shares the same linguistic root as the name Silas and the term xylem, referring to the vascular tissue in plants. As a rare name, it offers a distinctive, contemporary sound while maintaining an organic connection to the natural world.
About 11 boys were named Xylus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).