What origin is the name Sylvester?

Sylvester comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sylvester a popular name?

Sylvester is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sylvester?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Sylvester — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Sylvester

Q: Is Sylvester a rare name?

Yes. Sylvester does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sylvester

Sylvester

Boy

english

3 syllables

Sylvester is an english boy's name meaning "This classic English name has roots meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded,' often associated with people living near the woods.".

The meaning of Sylvester is "This classic English name has roots meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded,' often associated with people living near the woods." — a boy name of english origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This classic English name has roots meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded,' often associated with people living near the woods.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sylvester

Very rare in US records

What does Sylvester mean?

Sylvester is a boy name of english origin meaning "This classic English name has roots meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded,' often associated with people living near the woods.".

Is Sylvester a rare name?

Yes. Sylvester does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sylvester

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Sylvester

Sylvester means "This classic English name has roots meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded,' often associated with people living near the woods." — these names share that spirit.