Sylvan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Sylvan \s(y)-lvan, syl-van\ is a variant of Silas (Latin). See for meaning of Sylvan.

The baby name Sylvan sounds like Silvan, Salvian, Silvaon, Silvano, Sylvanus and Silvain. Other similar baby names are Alvan, Galvan, Kelvan, Salman, Sylvio, Sylver, Sloan and Stevan.

Sylvan is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sylvan. Compare Sylvan with related baby names.