Sylvester vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Dave mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sylvester and Dave boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.