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Silvan

SIL-vən

Popularity

#7641

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

91

Peak Year

#11 in 2024

First Recorded

1926

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Silvan is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'silvanus,' meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland'. It's related to the Roman god of the woods.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Silvan Dillier

    Swiss professional road cyclist.

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Personality Traits

nature-lovingstrongindependentwiseserene

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