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Sylvester

Boy

Latin origin ยท /sil-VES-ter/ ยท classic

Meaning: From Latin silvestris, meaning of the forest or wooded.

Popularity 92/1003 syllablesPeaked 1920โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1920s.

Today, Sylvester is one of the most common baby names (popularity 92/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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