Ervin vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Ervin Rank #1,939

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Ervin or Sylvester more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Sylvester mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Ervin and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.