Sylvester name meaning

What does Sylvester mean?

Well-Liked and Ever lasting unisex name Sylvester means "Relative to the Forest or A Native of the Forest" and came from Latin is substantially used in English, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Swedish.

Sylvester is variant of popular and perpetual Silvester. Originated from English, Latin and French, Popular and Perpetual Silvester, Silvester means "Trees and End of the Forest Tribe". It is celebrated on 31 December.

How do I pronounce Sylvester?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Sylvester as s(y)-lves-ter. The other ways to say the name is syl-ve-ster.

Variants of Sylvester

Sylvest, Silvester, Silvestio

How popular is the name Sylvester?

Sylvester was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 43376 babies have been given the name. When at its peak in 1889, 807 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 126th position.

However after 201 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 91 times Sylvester is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 146 babies in England and Wales have been named Sylvester. In Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and made it to the top 200 but has appeared since 1992.

Over 117 people have been named Sylvester in Ireland. Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 1984 and peaked in 1991 when it ranked 1438th.

But Sylvester is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zambia, South Africa, Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Liberia.

At least, 210000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

Facts

Sylvester in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	630	1220	5	15
	1240	357	33	0

What numbers say about Sylvester?

Your primary goal is to create a life you won't need a yearly vacation from. Although you don't hang around with everybody, you always act kind and welcoming. You are dedicated to your career more than you are dedicated to your personal life. You hate being in the center of attention but somehow you always are because of your aura and charming expression. Give people a chance to prove their loyalty and love.

Go through the following names similar to Sylvester

•  Inocencio - Originated from Latin, Unorthodox Inocencio is used majorly in Spanish, Inocencio means "Innocens" is a baby boy name
•  Severne - Severnes origin is Latin, meaning of Severne is "Strict or Severe" and is mostly used in English is used for baby boys
•  Kristine - Kristine's meaning is Anointed, Christian Woman or Christ-bearer is originated from Latin and is used chiefly in Latvian, Icelandic and Nordic is used for both sexes
•  Bet - Bets origin is Latin and Hebrew is particulary used in Norwegian, English and Swedish, meaning of Bet is "God is My Oath, House or God's Promise" is used as a girl name
•  Pavia - Mostly used in Finnish, Swedish and English, Pavia has its origin in Latin is a gender-neutral name, meaning of Pavia is "The Humble, The Small or Female Version of Paul"

•  Karina
•  Poli
•  Melio
•  Dikk
•  Larah

•  Amilian
•  Benneit
•  Kostja
•  Lorrin
•  Rosalinda

Middle names for Sylvester

There are many rising and celebrated middle names that are commonly paired with Sylvester.

• Rayden
• Cleophus
• Ike
• Corbin
• Dewey
• Donte
• Kevon
• Patrice

• Leland
• Titus
• Triston
• Kathy
• Heath
• Manuel
• Isabel
• Adonis

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Famous people named Sylvester

• Sylvester Graham, American dietary reformer
• Sylvester Judd, Unitarian minister and an American novelist
• Sylvester Joe, hunter and explorer, born Baie d'Espoir
• Sylvester Primer, American linguist and philologist
• Sylvester Mazzolini,
• Sylvester Maurus, Italian Jesuit theologian
• Sylvester Phelps Hodgdon, American painter
• Sylvester John Hemleben, was born February 25, 1902,
• Sylvester the Jester, American magician
• Sylvester of Assisi,
• Sylvester Gozzolini, Italian Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Silvestrini
• Sylvester Croom Sr., Sylvester Croom Sr
• Sylvester Mubayi, Zimbabwean sculptor
• Sylvester Bliss, Millerite minister; editor and author
• Sylvester Shchedrin, Russian landscape painter
• Sylvester Gilbert, United States Representative from Connecticut
• Sylvester Neelon, Ontario businessman and political figure
• Sylvester C. Smith, U.S. Representative from California
• Sylvester Ahola, a
• Sylvester Umaru Onu, Nigerian judge
• Sylvester Wackerle, West German bobsledder
• Sylvester T. Everett, American financier
• Sylvester James Gates, Sylvester James Gates Jr
• Sylvester Donovan Ryan, retired Roman Catholic bishop
• Sylvester of Worcester, medieval Bishop of Worcester
• Sylvester Stallone, American actor, director, screenwriter
• Sylvester McCoy, Scottish actor
• Sylvester, Sylvester James Jr
• Sylvester Pennoyer, American educator, attorney
• Sylvester Weaver, Sylvester Laflin "Pat" Weaver Jr
• Sylvester Q. Cannon, American businessman, engineer
• Sylvester Sim, Singaporean singer
• Sylvester Terkay, retired American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist best
• Sylvester Levay, Serbian-born Hungarian recording artist and composer
• Sylvester Clarke, West Indian cricketer
• Sylvester Joseph, West Indian cricketer
• Sylvester Croom, Sylvester Croom Jr
• Sylvester Weaver, American blues guitar player and a pioneer of country blues
• Sylvester Stadler, high-ranking commander of the Waffen-SS
• Sylvester Jr., Sylvester J. Pussycat Jr
• Sylvester Veitch, Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse trainer
• Sylvester Gray, American former professional basketball player
• Sylvester Churchill, American journalist and Regular Army officer
• Sylvester Morris, Sylvester Morris, Jr
• Sylvester Antolak, United States Army Sergeant
• Sylvester William Treinen, American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
• Sylvester Stallone filmography,
• Sylvester Bembery, former American football lineman
• Sylvester Ritter in Starrcade as Actor
• Sylvester Byder in Episode #1.1 as Actor
• Sylvester Madu in Emotional Tears as Actor
• Sylvester L. Weaver Jr. in Today as Writer
• In 1930, Sylvester Bauriedl characterized the role of N in drama, romance movie In einer kleinen Konditorei.
• In 1922 film, Die geheimnisvollen Piraten, Sylvester Schäffer played Nobody.

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