Sylvester vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Usher Rank #2,306

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Sylvester or Usher more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Usher mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Sylvester and Usher boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.