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Silviano

♂ Boy

Pronounced sil-vee-AH-noh /ˌsɪl.viˈɑː.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: An extended form of Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest' — Silvanus was the Roman god of woods and fields. A nature-rooted classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A woodland classic: Silviano means 'of the forest' (said 'sil-vee-AH-noh'). Rooted and rare.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin, Italian
MeaningAn extended form of Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest' — Silvanus was the Roman god of woods and fields. A nature-rooted classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#10636 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719222023

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

Silviano is an extended form of Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest,' the name of the Roman god of woods and fields. It reads as a rich, nature-rooted classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'sil-vee-AH-noh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Spanish and Italian communities. Rare, nature-rooted, and classic.

Did you know? Silviano extends Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest' — Silvanus being the Roman god of woodlands (said 'sil-vee-AH-noh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Silviano — form of Silvano/Silvanus; Latin 'wood; forest'

Variations

SilvanoSilvainSilviani

Nicknames

SilviAno

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silviano mean?

Silviano is a form of Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest.'

How do you pronounce Silviano?

It's said sil-vee-AH-noh /ˌsɪl.viˈɑː.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Silviano a boy or girl name?

Silviano is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Silviano?

Silviano is a very rare name in the U.S.

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