Lyndon vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,905
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lyndon Rank #1,752
Sylvan Rank #1,905

Lyndon is more popular, ranked #1752 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyndon or Sylvan more popular?

Lyndon is more popular, ranked #1752 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Lyndon and Sylvan mean?

Lyndon means "lime tree hill" (Old English origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Lyndon and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Lyndon is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.

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