Sylvester vs Whitaker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Whitaker Rank #2,233

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Sylvester or Whitaker more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Whitaker mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvester and Whitaker boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Whitaker is primarily a boy name.