What origin is the name Pylades?

Pylades comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Pylades a popular name?

Pylades is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Pylades?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Pylades — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Pylades

Q: Is Pylades a rare name?

Yes. Pylades does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pylades

Pylades

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Pylades is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek legend, Pylades was the devoted friend of Orestes. The name has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty and companionship.".

Pylades is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek legend, Pylades was the devoted friend of Orestes. The name has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty and companionship.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek legend, Pylades was the devoted friend of Orestes. The name has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty and companionship.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Pylades

Very rare in US records

What does Pylades mean?

Pylades is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek legend, Pylades was the devoted friend of Orestes. The name has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty and companionship.".

Is Pylades a rare name?

Yes. Pylades does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Pylades

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Pylades

Pylades means "In Greek legend, Pylades was the devoted friend of Orestes. The name has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty and companionship." — these names share that spirit.