Gender: Unisex
Origin: English, Dutch
Meaning: Forest dweller or from the forest.
Pronunciation: S IH L
Popularity Rank: #8,747
Derived from the name Sylvia, meaning 'of the forest'. Can also be a short form of names like Silas or Silvio.
The name Sil is of English, Dutch origin and means Forest dweller or from the forest.. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sil is commonly found in Netherlands, Argentina, Italy, and 75 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH L
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sil is recorded 6,002 times globally, ranking it as the 8,747th most common name worldwide.
Sil is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 834 occurrences, making it the 969th most popular name in the country.
In Argentina, the name Sil is found among 1 in every 262 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #969 | 1 : 455 |
| Argentina | #449 | 1 : 262 |
| Italy | #3,128 | 1 : 2,231 |
| Brazil | #1,672 | 1 : 1,582 |
| Germany | #1,514 | 1 : 924 |
| Spain | #2,339 | 1 : 1,856 |
| Mexico | #3,008 | 1 : 2,824 |
| Uruguay | #624 | 1 : 392 |
| United States of America | #8,307 | 1 : 6,958 |
| Algeria | #4,840 | 1 : 6,823 |
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