Silvester Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Silvester Name at a Glance

Name	Silvester
Meaning	Trees; sylvan. See also Sylvester and Silvano.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Silvester Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Silvester means “Trees; sylvan. See also Sylvester and Silvano”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Silvester Name Origin

Our database records Silvester under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Silvester a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Silvester is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Silvester

When considering Silvester for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.