Sylvester vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Floyd Rank #2,176

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Sylvester or Floyd more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Floyd mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Sylvester and Floyd boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.