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Sylvain

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Sylvain

Pronounced sil-VAN /sɪlˈvæn/Medium

Meaning: The French Sylvain, from the Latin Silvanus (silva, 'forest') — 'of the forest; woodland.' Silvanus was a Roman god of woods and fields. Green and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A woodland French name: Sylvain means 'of the forest' (said 'sil-VAN'). Green and lyrical.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningThe French Sylvain, from the Latin Silvanus (silva, 'forest') — 'of the forest; woodland.' Silvanus was a Roman god of woods and fields. Green and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2021)#13822 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 87
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196719572021

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

Sylvain is French for 'of the forest,' from the Latin Silvanus, a Roman god of woods and fields. It reads green and lyrical, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'sil-VAN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in France and Quebec. Rare, woodland, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sylvain is the French form of Silvanus (Latin silva, 'forest') — 'of the forest; woodland' — carrying the name of the Roman god of woods and fields (said 'sil-VAN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sylvain — French; 'of the forest' (Silvanus)

Variations

SilvainSilvanoSilvanus

Nicknames

SylVain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sylvain mean?

Sylvain is French for 'of the forest,' from the Latin Silvanus.

How do you pronounce Sylvain?

It's said sil-VAN /sɪlˈvæn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Sylvain a boy or girl name?

Sylvain is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sylvain?

Sylvain is a rare name in the U.S.

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