BoyFrench
Sylvain
sil-VAN
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
87
Peak Year
#10 in 1967
First Recorded
1957
Style
Nature-Inspired, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The French form of Sylvanus, derived from the Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.
Numerology
1
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Sylvain Wiltord
French former professional footballer
Personality Traits
Nature-lovingCalmGentleWise
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