Gender: Male
Origin: English
Pronunciation: S IH L V EH S T ER
Popularity Rank: #5,560
Derived from the Latin name Silvester, meaning 'of the woods' or 'wild' in reference to the forest. It is also associated with the Latin word for 'star', making it a name symbolizing nature and celestial beauty.
The name Sylvester is of English origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sylvester is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America, and 75 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH L V EH S T ER
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Sylvester is recorded 10,360 times globally, ranking it as the 5,560th most common name worldwide.
Sylvester is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 3,360 occurrences, making it the 412th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Sylvester is found among 1 in every 345 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #412 | 1 : 345 |
| South Africa | #1,003 | 1 : 1,082 |
| United States of America | #2,358 | 1 : 1,365 |
| Malaysia | #1,370 | 1 : 2,011 |
| Ghana | #326 | 1 : 384 |
| Netherlands | #2,178 | 1 : 1,395 |
| Singapore | #1,989 | 1 : 3,363 |
| United Kingdom | #4,531 | 1 : 3,655 |
| Cameroon | #1,591 | 1 : 2,966 |
| Italy | #9,204 | 1 : 9,854 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sylvester from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sylvester James Jr., known simply as Sylvester, was an American singer-songwriter. Primarily active in the genres of disco, rhythm and blues, and soul, he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s.
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