Gender: Male
Origin: French
Pronunciation: S IH L V EY N
Popularity Rank: #1,611
Sylvain may be derived from Sylva, a name whose meaning is Woods, Woodland, Forest, From the Forest, From the Woods.
The name Sylvain is of French origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sylvain is commonly found in France, Canada, Cameroon, and 68 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH L V EY N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Sylvain is recorded 41,495 times globally, ranking it as the 1,611th most common name worldwide.
Sylvain is most prevalent in France, with 35,885 occurrences, making it the 81th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Sylvain is found among 1 in every 36 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #81 | 1 : 36 |
| Canada | #413 | 1 : 254 |
| Cameroon | #199 | 1 : 314 |
| Belgium | #595 | 1 : 289 |
| Switzerland | #485 | 1 : 341 |
| United States of America | #9,217 | 1 : 7,970 |
| Italy | #9,251 | 1 : 9,937 |
| Netherlands | #4,397 | 1 : 3,648 |
| Mauritius | #1,076 | 1 : 1,358 |
| United Kingdom | #6,721 | 1 : 6,374 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sylvain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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