Madilyn vs Sylvia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#361
Total SSA Count
863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Syl, Sylvie, Vee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madilyn Rank #420
Sylvia Rank #361

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #420 for Madilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madilyn ___

  • Madilyn Rose
  • Madilyn Grace
  • Madilyn Claire
  • Madilyn Faith
  • Madilyn Anne
  • Madilyn Belle

Sylvia ___

  • Sylvia Rose
  • Sylvia Jane
  • Sylvia Marie
  • Sylvia Grace
  • Sylvia Anne
  • Sylvia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madilyn

Abigail Olivia Charlotte Landon Ethan

If you choose Sylvia

Edmund Cecily Julian Flora Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madilyn or Sylvia more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Madilyn at #420 in the United States.

What do Madilyn and Sylvia mean?

Madilyn means "high tower" (Hebrew origin). Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin).

Are Madilyn and Sylvia boy or girl names?

Madilyn is primarily a girl name. Sylvia is primarily a girl name.

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