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Silver Pronunciation

Silver is pronounced SIL-vər /ˈsɪl.vər/High

Meaning: From the word silver — Old English seolfor — the shining grey-white precious metal and colorMedium

In 30 seconds: Shining and bold: Silver is the precious metal — gleaming, valuable, and distinctive. A cool, modern word/color-name (Long John Silver too).

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MeaningFrom the word silver — Old English seolfor — the shining grey-white precious metal and color

U.S. rank (2024)#4530 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 509

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Silver comes from the word silver — Old English seolfor — the shining grey-white precious metal and color. A bold, modern word/color-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-metal-silver at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Silver, the gleaming precious metal (Old English seolfor), is a bold word/color-name — cool and distinctive (Long John Silver; the Lone Ranger's horse).

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — silver — word origin

Variations

SilvarSylver

Nicknames

Sil

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If you like Silver…

Sterling— a fellow silver-toned name

Silas— a companion Sil- name

Slate— a fellow grey color-name

Sawyer— shares the -er ending

Slater— another English name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Silver?

Silver is pronounced SIL-vər (/ˈsɪl.vər/). Press play above to hear Silver said aloud.

How do you say Silver?

Silver is said SIL-vər (/ˈsɪl.vər/). Press play above to hear Silver said aloud.

What does the name Silver mean?

Silver is the gleaming precious metal and color (Old English seolfor).

Is Silver a boy or girl name?

Silver is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Silver?

Silver is a rare name in the U.S.