Sylvester vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Lysander Rank #2,200

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Sylvester or Lysander more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Lysander mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sylvester and Lysander boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.