Brigham vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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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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Brigham Rank #2,191

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Brigham or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Sylvester mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Brigham and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.