Sylvester

Boy

Origin: Latin · English

Meaning

“of the forest or woodland”

Cultural Notes

The name was borne by three popes and is associated with New Year's Eve celebrations in many European countries.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Sylvester

  • Sylvester Stallone, Sylvester the Cat

Variants & Spellings

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