Silvia vs Sylvia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silvia

Girl #1,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish Romanian Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Silvia Rank #1,167

Sylvia Rank #361

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #1167 for Silvia.

Is Silvia or Sylvia more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Silvia at #1167 in the United States.

What do Silvia and Sylvia mean?

Silvia means "forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin).

Are Silvia and Sylvia boy or girl names?

Silvia is primarily a girl name. Sylvia is primarily a girl name.