Silviu
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- SEEL-vyoo
- Origin
- Latin
Silviu is a boys' name of Latin origin, meaning “of the forest”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Silviu mean?
Latin: Romanian form of Latin Silvius
“of the forest”
In Roman legend, Silvius was a son of Aeneas and the name was borne by later kings of Alba Longa.
Is Silviu a girl's or a boy's name?
Silviu is a boys' name.
How popular is Silviu in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2018, with 4 boys.
Silviu in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | #5,198 |
| 2023 | 0 | – |
| 2022 | 0 | – |
| 2021 | 0 | – |
| 2020 | 3 | #4,803 |
| 2019 | 3 | #4,913 |
| 2018 | 4 | #4,169 |
| 2017 | 3 | #4,995 |
| 2016 | 3 | #5,015 |
| 2015 | 3 | #4,955 |
Names like Silviu
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Ezra, Vincent, Rupert, Roman, Arlo, Leo, Hugo, Remy, Felix, Francis, Arthur, Albert
Names related to Silviu
More Latin names
Oliver, Olivia, Aurora, Emily, Florence, Mabel, Luna, Nora, Rosie, Emilia, Max, Nova, Lucy, Julian, Clara, Anthony
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Silviu: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/silviu, updated 20 October 2026.