Silvester - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Silvester \s(i)-lves-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "wooded". Original form of Sylvester.

Silvester has 3 variant forms: Silvestre, Silvestro and Sylvester.

For more information, see also the related name Silver.

Silvester is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#14179 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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