The nameSilvain
Silvain is a French boy's name, an old spelling of Sylvain.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin silvanus, "of the forest".
Origin
Latin.
History
Common in France in the very early 20th century, Silvain then became rare, before coming back a little in the 1960s and 1970s with the fashion for Sylvain.
Popularity of the name Silvain
Silvain in France
1968peak year (35 births)
1,185babies named Silvain in France since 1900
Silvain was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 280 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Silvain. Half of all babies named Silvain in France were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Silvain mean?
From the Latin silvanus, "of the forest".
What is the origin of the name Silvain?
Latin.
Is Silvain a girl's or a boy's name?
Silvain is a boy's name.