Sylvester vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Ellison mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Sylvester and Ellison boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.