What origin is the name Silvanus?

Silvanus comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Silvanus a popular name?

Silvanus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Silvanus?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Silvanus — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Silvanus

Q: Is Silvanus a rare name?

Yes. Silvanus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Silvanus

Silvanus

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Silvanus is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Rooted in Latin and used in Hebrew contexts, this name describes a person who loves the forest or woods.".

The meaning of Silvanus is "Rooted in Latin and used in Hebrew contexts, this name describes a person who loves the forest or woods." — a boy name of hebrew origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in Latin and used in Hebrew contexts, this name describes a person who loves the forest or woods.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Silvanus

Very rare in US records

What does Silvanus mean?

Silvanus is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Rooted in Latin and used in Hebrew contexts, this name describes a person who loves the forest or woods.".