Sylvester
Pronunciation: [ s-ihlv-EHST-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sylvester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 113 babies have been named Sylvester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylvester is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,918 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,918
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Sylvester is also used as a boy name, ranked #2106.
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About the Name Sylvester
Sylvester is a girl name .
Is Sylvester a boy or girl name? Sylvester is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,918 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,106. Sylvester is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sylvester is currently ranked #38,918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylvester include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Sylve, Sylvey, Sylveie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Ster, and Syy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylvester include Sylvie, Sylvia, Sylvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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