What is the origin of the name Sylvanus?

Sylvanus is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Sylvanus?

Sylvanus is currently ranked #10738 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sylvanus?

Sylvanus is pronounced sil-VAY-nus.

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Sylvanus

sil-VAY-nus

Popularity

#10738

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Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

465

Peak Year

#15 in 1915

First Recorded

1880

Style

Nature-Inspired, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Roman god of the woods, Sylvanus, derived from Latin 'silva', meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.

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Syl Van

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Syl Van

Spelling Variations

Silvanus Silvano

Similar Names

Silas Oliver Forest

Personality Traits

nature-lovingpeacefulstrongwise

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