Save Gender Masculine Usage Late Roman Meaning & History Probably from Latin silva meaning "wood, forest" (compare Silvanus, Silvester and Silvius). This name was borne by a 6th-century pope who served for less than a year but is considered a saint. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootsilvaOther Languages & CulturesSilvijo(Croatian) Sylvan(English) Silverio, Silvio(Italian) Silvério, Sílvio(Portuguese) Silvius(Roman Mythology) Silviu(Romanian) Silverio, Silvio(Spanish) Categories nature, popes, saints, trees
