Sylvester
sil-VES-ter
Popularity
#2108
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
43,792
Peak Year
#819 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Sylvester is derived from the Latin word 'silvestris', meaning 'of the woods' or 'belonging to the forest'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Sylvester Stallone
American actor, screenwriter, and director.
Pope Sylvester I
Pope of the Catholic Church from 314 to 335.
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