Sylvester vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Lester mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvester and Lester boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.