Sylvester vs Jeter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who throws, thrower"

Origin: Old French

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Jeter Rank #2,919

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2919 for Jeter.

Is Sylvester or Jeter more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Jeter at #2919 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Jeter mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Jeter means "one who throws, thrower" (Old French origin).

Are Sylvester and Jeter boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Jeter is primarily a boy name.