Sylvester vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Hiram mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sylvester and Hiram boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.