boy's name
Silviu
SEEL-vyoo (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 32
Silviu is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Silviu is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 4 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2015.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Silviu Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Silviu?
In 2024, Silviu was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Silviu Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Silviu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Silviu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Silviu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Silviu
- Romanian SEEL-vyoo
Sibling Names for Silviu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Silviu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Silviu
How popular is the name Silviu?
In 2024, Silviu was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Silviu a girl's or a boy's name?
Silviu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Silviu?
Silviu has 2 syllables.
When was Silviu most popular?
Silviu peaked in 2018, when 4 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.