Sylvia vs Wray

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

Sylvia Rank #361
Wray Rank #26,236

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #26236 for Wray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sylvia ___

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

Wray ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sylvia

Edmund Cecily Julian Flora Hugo

If you choose Wray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sylvia or Wray more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Wray at #26236 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Wray mean?

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

Are Sylvia and Wray boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a girl name. Wray is primarily a boy name.

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