From the woods; wild
Originally a short form of Sylvester, derived from the Latin word 'silva' meaning wood or forest. While it has evolved into a standalone nickname-style name, it retains its connection to nature and the outdoors.
Less common today
Sly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,102 in 1994.
Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone
Common nickname for actor Sylvester Stallone
Protagonist raccoon and master thief · Sly Cooper video game series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
