Dave vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Dave Rank #2,019

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Sylvan mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Dave and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.