Astor vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astor

Boy #4,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hawk"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Astor Rank #4,077

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #4077 for Astor.

Is Astor or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Astor at #4077 in the United States.

What do Astor and Sylvester mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Astor and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.