Silvanus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Silvanus \s(i)-lva-

is pronounced sil-VAHN-nus. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "woods". Silvanus was the mythological ancient Greek god of trees. A number of saints bore the name. See also Silas and Sylvester.

Silvanus has 7 variant forms: Silvain, Silvano, Silverio, Silvino, Silvio, Sylvanus and Sylvio.

For more information, see also the related name Selwyn.

Baby names that sound like Silvanus are Silvan, Sylvan and Silvaon.

Silvanus is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Silvanus. Compare Silvanus with its variant forms and related boy names.

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