Sylvester vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Obed mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sylvester and Obed boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.