Sylvanus
Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uhn-ihs ]
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Sylvanus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 171 babies have been named Sylvanus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylvanus is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,993 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,993
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Sylvanus
Sylvanus is a boy name .
Sylvanus is currently ranked #12,993 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylvanus include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Sylva, Sylvay, Sylvaie, Nus, Nusy, Nusie, Syy, and Syie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylvanus include Sylvan, Sylvester . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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