Silvester
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Trees: Sylvan. See Also Sylvester And Silvano.
- Origin
- German
Silvester Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,306 baby boys have been named Silvester. The name peaked in 1960 with 32 US births that year (rank #1430).
Top States for Silvester
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Silvester births are: Texas (78), Arkansas (11), California (10).
Other German-Origin Names Like Silvester
If you like Silvester's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
9-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Silvester's exact length and starting letter: Sacripant, Saebeorht, Sagramour, Salbatora, Salbatore.
Quick Facts About Silvester
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester | See Silvester. | Male | English |
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Compare Silvester to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Silvester against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).