Sylvan vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sylvan Rank #1,905

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Sylvan or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Sylvan and Woods mean?

Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvan and Woods boy or girl names?

Sylvan is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.