Sylvester
Meaning of Sylvester
Sylvester is a male name with origins in Latin. The name comes from the Latin word "silvestris," which means "of the forest" or "wild." It has associations with nature and the outdoors. Sylvester has been used as a given name for centuries, and it has variations such as Silvester. In terms of popularity, Sylvester has seen some fluctuation over the years. In recent data for newborns in the United States, Sylvester ranked around 2000 to 2500 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary based on personal preference and cultural factors.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SIL-vuh-stur (/ˈsɪl.və.stər/)
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Notable People Named Sylvester
| Sylvester Stallone is an accomplished American actor and filmmaker, known for his iconic roles and impressive accolades in the film industry. |
| Sylvester McCoy, born Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith, is a Scottish actor best known for portraying the seventh Doctor in Doctor Who and for his role as Radagast in The Hobbit film series. |
| Sylvester James Gates Jr., also known as S. James Gates Jr. or Jim Gates, is an American theoretical physicist known for his work in supersymmetry, supergravity, and superstring theory, and holds the Clark Leadership Chair in Science at the University of Maryland. |
| Sylvester Magee, the last living former American slave, gained attention for being accepted as a veteran of the American Civil War by the Mississippi Veterans Hospital. |
| Sylvester Henry Scovel was an American journalist and engineer, known for his family background and professional achievements. |
| Sylvester Rosa Koehler was a German-born American author and museum curator, known as the first curator of prints at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. |
| Sylvester Artley (1848–1917) was an American politician affiliated with the Socialist Labor Party of America, and he served in the Illinois Senate during the 31st and 32nd General Assemblies. |
| Sylvester of Assisi, O.F.M., born in Assisi in the second half of the 12th century, is recognized as a Servant of God. |
| Sylvester Bliss (1814–1863) was a Millerite minister, editor, and author. |
| Sylvester Ahola, also known as Hooley, was a renowned jazz trumpeter and cornetist born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, who gained popularity in England and performed with various orchestras during the 1920s. |
| Sylvester Lewis was an American jazz trumpeter. |
| Sylvester Hall - Sylvester R. "Sal" Hall was an American football and basketball coach, best known for his tenure as the head football coach at Virginia State University from 1949 to 1953. |
| Sylvester Gilbert, a United States representative from Connecticut, was born in Hebron and pursued classical studies at Dartmouth College before studying law and practicing in his hometown. |
| Sylvester Emmanuel is a Nigerian tennis player. |
| Sylvester Phelps Hodgdon (1830–1906) was an American painter known for his artistic contributions. |
