Meaning and history
Silvanus is a Roman cognomen meaning “of the woods,” derived from Latin silva, meaning “wood” or “forest.” It was also the name of the Roman god of forests and appears in the New Testament as the name of one of Saint Paul’s companions, also known as Silas.
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2013: 5 births, rank #12,136
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2020: 6 births, rank #10,605
20212021: 9 births, rank #8,166
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2023: 6 births, rank #10,821
2024: 5 births, rank #12,349
20252025: 8 births, rank #8,910
In 2025, 8 babies were recorded with the name Silvanus, ranking #8,910 among boys.