Obed vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Obed Rank #1,942

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Obed or Sylvester more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Obed and Sylvester mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Obed and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.