Sylvester Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sylvester Name at a Glance

Name	Sylvester
Meaning	Of the woods; of the forest. Famous Bearer: action movie actor Sylvester Stallone.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sylvester Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sylvester means “Of the woods; of the forest. Famous Bearer: action movie actor Sylvester Stallone”. 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.

Sylvester Name Origin

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

Is Sylvester a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Sylvester

When considering Sylvester 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.