Sylvie

Meaning of Sylvie

Sylvie means "from the forest." It's related to the word "sylvan," which describes things associated with woods or forests.

Sylvie has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sylvie

Sylvie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #282 in 2025 from #958 in 2016.

Notable people named Sylvie

• Sylvie Vartan
  French-Bulgarian singer and actress
• Sylvie Guillem
  French ballet dancer
• Sylvie Testud
  French actress, writer, director
• Sylvie Goulard
  French politician, MEP
• Sylvie Meis
  Dutch model and presenter

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Questions about the name Sylvie

What does the name Sylvie mean?

Sylvie means sylvie means "from the forest." it's related to the word "sylvan," which describes things associated with woods or forests, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Sylvie a boy's or a girl's name?

Sylvie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sylvie?

In 2025, Sylvie ranked #282 for girls, up from #360 the year before.

When was Sylvie most popular?

Sylvie peaked at #282 in 2025.