Sylvester vs Chester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Chester Rank #1,657

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Chester more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Chester mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Sylvester and Chester boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.