Baby name
Sylvio
/SIL · vyo/
Meaning
“Forest”
Italian and South American masculine form of Silvio, from Latin silva meaning 'forest'; common in Brazil and among Italian diaspora communities.
How it ages.
Mid-century in feel; ages as a Latin classic without the retro shine to prompt revival.
The cultural moment.
Common in Brazil and Argentina through the mid-20th century; declining but still used.