What is the origin of the name Silvestre?

Silvestre is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Silvestre?

Silvestre is currently ranked #5608 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Silvestre?

Silvestre is pronounced sil-VES-tre.

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Silvestre

sil-VES-tre

Popularity

#5608

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

2,437

Peak Year

#60 in 1994

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Spanish and Portuguese form of Sylvester, derived from the Latin *silvestris*, meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Silvestre Revueltas
Mexican composer of classical music

Nicknames

Sil Vestre

Spelling Variations

Sylvester

Similar Names

Santos Sebastian Salvador Santiago

Personality Traits

nature-lovingartisticindependentpeaceful

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