Izar
Meaning
"star"
Origin: Basque (Euskara)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,323
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Iz
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"star"
Origin: Basque (Euskara)
"of the woods, forest dweller"
Origin: Latin
Izar is more popular, ranked #6323 vs #6482 for Silvano.
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Izar is more popular, ranked #6323 compared to Silvano at #6482 in the United States.
Izar means "star" (Basque (Euskara) origin). Silvano means "of the woods, forest dweller" (Latin origin).
Izar is primarily a boy name. Silvano is primarily a boy name.