Elvester
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Elvester
The name 'Elvester' is a variant of 'Silvester' or 'Sylvester', derived from the Latin *silvester* meaning "of the forest" or "wild." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often with Christian associations due to Saint Sylvester (Pope Sylvester I), though the specific variant 'Elvester' is rare and lacks a distinct historical or religious tradition.
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Etymology
The name 'Elvester' is a variant of 'Silvester' or 'Sylvester', derived from the Latin *silvester* meaning "of the forest" or "wild." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often with Christian associations due to Saint Sylvester (Pope Sylvester I), though the specific variant 'Elvester' is rare and lacks a distinct historical or religious tradition.
Elvester currently ranks #4,121 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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