The baby name Sylvan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪl.vən/ (SIL-vən).
Sylvan is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Sylvan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪl.vən/ (SIL-vən).
Sylvan is Latin in Origin.
Sylvan comes from Latin Silvanus, “of the woods,” rooted in silva, “forest.” In English, the word “sylvan” long described wooded landscapes; as a given name it carries rustic calm and nature imagery. The Roman god Silvanus protected fields, boundaries, and groves, and his name entered early Christian usage as Silvanus/Silas in the New Testament, spreading the form across Europe.
Adoption in English-speaking countries rose in the 18th–19th centuries under Romantic and pastoral tastes, gaining modest U.S. and British use and remaining uncommon today. Meanings center on “forest-dweller” or “of the forest.” International variants include Silvan (German/Swiss), Sylvain/Silvain (French), Silvano (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), and the Latinized Silvanus/Sylvanus; feminine cognates are Silvana/Sylvana and Silvia/Sylvia, with Sylvie as a diminutive. Contemporary appeal blends eco-conscious charm with classical polish.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #167 | 10 | 4,064 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #255 | 18 | 6,876 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #300 | 7 | 2,588 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2010 | #410 | 4 | 2,828 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #570 | 6 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #810 | 83 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #893 | 59 | 5,873 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,151 | 28 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Sylvan is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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