Sylvester vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Calder mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sylvester and Calder boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.