Sylvan
SIL-vən
Popularity
#7529
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
3,701
Peak Year
#103 in 1918
First Recorded
1886
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Sylvan is a Latin name meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland'. It evokes images of nature, tranquility, and connection to the earth.
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Numerology
The Leader
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