Whitaker vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Sylvester Rank #2,106

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

Is Whitaker or Sylvester more popular?

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

What do Whitaker and Sylvester mean?

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

Are Whitaker and Sylvester boy or girl names?

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