Sylvester vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Ames mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Sylvester and Ames boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.