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Sly
OriginEnglish word name, diminutive of Sylvester
Meaning"wood, forest"
US Rank#8160
2025 SSA
About Sly
A bit too cunning.
Pronounced SLY.
As of October 2026, Sly ranked #8160 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5006 in 1973.
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- 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
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- Sly Cooper
the protagonist in the Sly Cooper video games
- Slite "Sly" Ill
Female character from the webcomic "Cometcare"
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