Sylvester vs Brigham

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Brigham Rank #2,191

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Sylvester or Brigham more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Brigham mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvester and Brigham boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.