Of the forest
Derived from the Latin word 'silva', meaning wood or forest. It was a common name among early popes and saints, historically associated with people living in or near wooded areas.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Silvester in 2025.
Pope of the Catholic Church during the reign of Constantine the Great
Australian ornithologist and artist
Lithuanian singer and songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
