Silvan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Silvan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 86 babies have been named Silvan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Silvan is past its peak , currently ranked #7,913 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,913
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Silvan
Silvan is a boy name .
Silvan is currently ranked #7,913 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Silvan include Sil, Silv, Silvy, Silvie, Siy, Siie, and Silkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Silvan include Silvio, Silver . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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