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Silvan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIL-van /ˈsɪl.vən/Medium

Meaning: A form of Silvanus — from Latin silva, 'a wood; forest' — 'of the forest; woodland'; Silvanus was the Roman god of woods and fields; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Of the forest; woodland: Silvan is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SIL-van').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Silvanus — from Latin silva, 'a wood; forest' — 'of the forest; woodland'; Silvanus was the Roman god of woods and fields; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#8157 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419262025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Silvan is a form of Silvanus — from Latin silva, 'a wood; forest' — 'of the forest; woodland'; Silvanus was the Roman god of woods and fields (we note the deity link; also a companion of St. Paul). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SIL-van').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, of-the-forest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Silvanus comes from Latin silva, 'a wood; forest' — 'of the forest' — the Roman god of woods and fields — Silvan is a form, lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'SIL-van').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Silvanus — deity link noted

Variations

SilvanusSylvanSilas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silvan mean?

Silvan is a form of Silvanus — Latin 'of the forest; woodland'. We note the deity link (Silvanus, Roman god of woods).

How do you pronounce Silvan?

It's said SIL-van /ˈsɪl.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Silvan a boy or girl name?

Silvan is a boy's name.

How popular is Silvan?

Silvan is a rare name in the U.S.

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