The nameSylvano

Sylvano is a variant of Silvano, the Italian form of Silvanus.

Meaning

From the Latin silva, "forest".

Origin

Italian, of Latin origin.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1920s.

Popularity of the name Sylvano

Sylvano in France

3319thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1961peak year (15 births)
535babies named Sylvano in France since 1900
0815 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sylvano was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 90 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Sylvano. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Sylvano in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sylvano mean?

From the Latin silva, "forest".

What is the origin of the name Sylvano?

Italian, of Latin origin.

Is Sylvano a girl's or a boy's name?

Sylvano is a boy's name.