Sly

English word name, diminutive of Sylvester

"wood, forest"

Sly Origin and Meaning

The name Sly is a boy's name of English origin.

A bit too cunning.

Popularity of the name Sly

• 1412 Nameberry 2020

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Famous People Named Sly

• Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart American musician, producer, and funk pioneer. Frontman of the band Sly and the Family Stone.
• Michael Sylvester "Sly" Stallone American actor, producer, and director

The name Sly in Pop Culture

• Sly Cooper the protagonist in the Sly Cooper video games
• Slite "Sly" Ill Female character from the webcomic "Cometcare"