Sylvanus
s(y)-lva-nus,
syl-vanus
US Popularity:18686
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Of the forest, woods
Those looking for an earthy pick as rare as a jellyfish tree will appreciate the boy's name Sylvanus. Rooted in Latin, it's typically shortened to Sylvan, Silvano, or Silas and means "of the forest" or simply "woods." Mythology buffs may recognize it as the Roman figure Silvanus, known as the god of the countryside. A true countryman, he guarded farmers and their fields and kept the peace with a field-marking system of his own invention. Nowadays, this name denotes a nature-loving friend of the earth with a green thumb and a big heart!
Sylvanus Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Sylvanus is currently #18686 in U.S. births
Boy:Sylvanus is currently #6313 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#18686
in 2023
+ 1549
from 2021
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