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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Forest dweller, wood-dweller

Here is a name that conjures up images of moss-covered trees, dappled sunlight, and rocky trails. Zylan is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin that derives from Xylon. Xylon is etyomologically rooted in Greek, and means “wood,” which gives its variations a meaning of “forest dweller” or “wood dweller.” Zylan is a distant relation, but still carries the same natural beauty that can be instilled in your little one! So, whether baby lives in a forest or a city, Zylan is sure to suit them perfectly.