Ferry vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Sylvester mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Ferry and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.