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Sylvie-Marie

Quick answerSylvie-Marie combines two Latin-rooted names: Sylvie derives from Sylvia, meaning "of the forest" (from Latin silva), and Marie derives from Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" (from Latin maris or Hebrew Miriam).

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,892
TrendVintage
Peak year1958
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionCatholicism
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,892

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sylvie-Marie

Sylvie-Marie combines two Latin-rooted names: Sylvie derives from Sylvia, meaning "of the forest" (from Latin silva), and Marie derives from Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" (from Latin maris or Hebrew Miriam).

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Etymology

Sylvie-Marie combines two Latin-rooted names: Sylvie derives from Sylvia, meaning "of the forest" (from Latin silva), and Marie derives from Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" (from Latin maris or Hebrew Miriam). The compound name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian contexts, particularly in France, Belgium, and Quebec, reflecting the traditional French practice of combining saints' names in religious devotion.

Sylvie-Marie currently ranks #1,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.

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