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The name Sylvan peaked for girls at #7529 in 2024. Sylvan is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Sylvan is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "wood, forest".

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One of the many variations of Silvanus, the name of the Roman forest god, and a little-used member of the freshly stylish Sylv- family of names. Silvan is the sleek German and Dutch form. Given to less than 100 boys each year in the US, it's nevertheless in the Nameberry Top 500, perhaps owing to its gentle yet sleek sounds, the -an ending, and the nature-related meaning.

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The name Sylvan peaked for boys at #555 in 1912. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Sylvan is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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