The nameSylvian
Sylvian is a variant of Sylvain, the French form of Silvanus.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin silva, "forest".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Sylvian
Sylvian in France
1981peak year (20 births)
630babies named Sylvian in France since 1900
Sylvian was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 125 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Sylvian. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Sylvian in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sylvian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylvian mean?
From the Latin silva, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Sylvian?
Latin.
Is Sylvian a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvian is a boy's name.