Sylvester vs Eldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Eldon Rank #2,248

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Sylvester or Eldon more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Eldon mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvester and Eldon boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.