Syl is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as "sill" (/sɪl/) and is often used as a short form of the names Sylvia or Sylvie. The name has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States, with 5 occurrences in the year 1960, ranking at 4042. Syl carries an air of sophistication and elegance, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic and refined name for their son.
Sylvester Johnson, also known as Syl Johnson, was a renowned American blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer, with hits such as "Different Strokes," "Is It Because I'm Black," and "Take Me to the River." |
Syl Apps - Charles Joseph Sylvanus Apps was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, Olympic pole vaulter, and Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario, named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. |
Syl Cheney-Coker is a renowned poet, novelist, and journalist from Sierra Leone, known for his global literary influences and writings on the experience of exile. |