Pilar vs Silvana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Silvana

Girl #3,463 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Romanian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,463
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Silvy, Ana, Vana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Silvana Rank #3,463

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 vs #3463 for Silvana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Silvana ___

  • Silvana Rosa
  • Silvana Maria
  • Silvana Lucia
  • Silvana Elena
  • Silvana Beatrice
  • Silvana Alessandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Silvana

Lorenzo Marco Sophia Adriana Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Silvana more popular?

Pilar is more popular, ranked #3452 compared to Silvana at #3463 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Silvana mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Silvana means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Pilar and Silvana boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Silvana is primarily a girl name.

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