Sylvester
s(y)-lves-ter,
syl-ve-ster
US Popularity:4654
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Wooded, woodland; Forest dweller
Often used in Danish, German, and English languages, Sylvester is a boy's name of Latin origin, holding wild roots and enchanting promise. Born from the Latin word silvestris, Sylvester retains its meaning as "wooded,” "woodland," or “forest dweller.” Far more than the pristine woodland most often associated with the noun silva, Sylvester possesses a far more untamable edge. Indeed many may note its ties to the Felis silvestris, or wildcat, known for its solitary nature and rejection of domestication. In its purest form, Sylvester is a name that embraces unrestrained living—a welcoming title for those open to the road less traveled.
Famous People Named Sylvester
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- Sylvester StalloneDirector
How Popular Is The Name Sylvester?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sylvester is currently #2092 on The Bump
Boy:Sylvester is currently #1178 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sylvester is currently #4654 in U.S. births
Boy:Sylvester is currently #2155 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2155
in 2023
- 45
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Sylvester, November 2020
Behind the Name, Silvester, December 2022
Name Doctor, Sylvester
WordSense Dictionary, Sylvester
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 534
Ancestry, Sylvester Family History
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