Meaning, origin, history
The name Syl is of German origin and is a short form of the name Sylvester or Sylvia. It means "from the forest" in Latin. The name Syl has been used since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the character Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the famous boxing movie series. Although it is not very common today, Syl remains a unique and charming name choice for both boys and girls.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Syl since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1960
5 births
in 1960
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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