Sylvester vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Lathan Rank #2,198

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Sylvester or Lathan more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Lathan mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Sylvester and Lathan boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.