Dan vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Dan or Sylvester more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Dan and Sylvester mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.