Sylvia vs Silvia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Sylvia Rank #361

Silvia Rank #1,167

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

Is Sylvia or Silvia more popular?

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

What do Sylvia and Silvia mean?

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

Are Sylvia and Silvia boy or girl names?

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