Sylver
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sylver first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 10 babies have been named Sylver in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylver is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,407 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,407
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sylver is also used as a girl name, ranked #21621.
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"of the Dorian people"
#43,256 in US
Old French origin
"stone worker; mason"
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Scottish Gaelic folk etymology origin
"most handsome"
#43,579 in US
West African origin
"prosperous, noble"
#43,561 in US
Arabic origin
"servant of the Creator"
#43,426 in US
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"dear soul (prince + life)"
#43,563 in US
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"continuous, unceasing, flowing withou..."
#43,218 in US
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About the Name Sylver
Sylver is a boy name .
Is Sylver a boy or girl name? Sylver is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,407 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #21,621. Sylver is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sylver is currently ranked #43,407 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylver include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Syy, Syie, and Sylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylver include Sylvan, Sylvester . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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