Sylvester vs Lars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Lars Rank #2,237

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Sylvester or Lars more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Lars mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Sylvester and Lars boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.