Sylvester vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Austen mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Sylvester and Austen boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.