Sylvester vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Jan Rank #2,213

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Sylvester or Jan more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Jan mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Sylvester and Jan boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.