Silvan
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Silvan
Silvan derives from the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "of the forest" or "woodland dweller," rooted in the Latin word silva meaning "forest." The name has been used across Germanic, Romance, and English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in German-speaking regions and among Christian populations, including historical use among saints and religious figures.
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Etymology
Silvan derives from the Latin name Silvanus, meaning "of the forest" or "woodland dweller," rooted in the Latin word silva meaning "forest." The name has been used across Germanic, Romance, and English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in German-speaking regions and among Christian populations, including historical use among saints and religious figures.
Silvan currently ranks #8,157 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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