Sylvester Name Origin
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American (Caucasian) 40% -
British (Caucasian) 35%
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French (Caucasian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sylvester
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Sylvester originates from Latin 'Silvestris', meaning 'wooded' or 'wild'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through Saint Sylvester, a pope of the early Christian church, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sylvester each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).